PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job unless it causes undue hardship.
This position is classified as heavy work, involving the operation of machinery, power tools, motor vehicles, and heavy equipment. Job tasks may require various physical activities such as walking, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling, along with transitioning between work sites. Physical requirements include the ability to frequently lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds, constantly handle objects weighing up to 25 pounds, and occasionally handle objects weighing up to 100 pounds. Manual dexterity is crucial for operating machinery, tools, computers, and handling materials. Specific vision abilities essential for this role include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the capacity to adjust focus. Additionally, visual acuity is necessary to read documents, schematics, and equipment displays. Effective communication with both internal and external customers via telephone, demonstrating clear articulation and voice control, is essential. The ability to hear is necessary for communicating with coworkers and customers, as well as for safely operating equipment in noisy environments.
This role operates in diverse customer environments, including manufacturing, distribution, cold storage, and outdoor settings with exposure to various elements. It frequently involves exposure to oil, grease, dirt, extreme seasonal temperatures, outdoor elements, and vibration. Occasionally, the role may entail working in elevated conditions, encountering harmful or corrosive chemicals, and facing the risk of electric shock. There is potential exposure to hazards related to equipment movement and harmful chemicals/solvents if proper safety procedures are not followed. Noise levels typically range from moderate to high.