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The duties of a material handler are the handling of all materials, tools and equipment as directed by the employer at his shop.

This includes the loading and unloading of materials and tools on job sites to a central lay down area or to specific locations for the convenience of workmen, as directed by the Foreman or Journeyman.

In addition, the material handler will be allowed on the job site for clean-up. Once on the job site, the material handler shall not be used to install electrical material or utilization equipment (i.e. switch gear, motor control centers, transformers, motors, light fixtures, etc.)

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This course was specifically developed to assist our program sponsors, helping them to select those who are most likely to succeed in our apprenticeship programs.

The course work uses practical problems with real-world scenarios from the electrical field, allowing the student to apply key mathematical concepts while developing an awareness of basic electrical terms and practices.

The validated testing instrument is a tool to assist in the selection of the very best applicants that have an aptitude matching the specified job performance requirements. They have been developed to assist in the selection of apprentices for the respective apprenticeship programs.

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The NIETC Lift Training program certifies students to operate scissor lifts, aerial lifts, reach and standard forklifts. Students will receive classroom instruction and demonstrate proficiency operating each piece of equipment.

After initial training, forklift operators are to have an evaluation of their knowledge and abilities at least once every 3 years.

OSHA does not specify a frequency for aerial lift refresher training, but leaves that up to each employer to evaluate.

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Coyne First Aid / Basic Life Support (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Training

Course provides certification in basic life support and first aid concepts. The 8 hour initial course provides first aid certification that is good for 2 years and a CPR / AED certification which must be renewed annually.

The NIETC also provides a 4 hour refresher course for students whose cards are not expired past 60 days.The initial course provides 8 hours CEU credit in Oregon and 4 hours in Washington.

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For nearly one hundred years, the skilled, trained, professional, and certified Journeyman and Apprentice Electricians of IBEW Local 48 have helped the cities of Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington, as well as their surrounding areas, grow and prosper. They have provided the superior and safe electrical construction and maintenance work that has allowed this region's residences, communities, and businesses to thrive.

Local 48 has helped maintain the honor and dignity of working people, and has safeguarded the communities of the Pacific Northwest; our representation brings with it clearly defined contract rights including wages and benefits, which allow our members to live in dignity and health through a rewarding career.

Whether you are a member, community partner or policy maker, stay up-to-date with IBEW Local 48.

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Good project management in all construction trades vigorously pursues the efficient utilization of labor, material and equipment.

Material handling, includes procurement, inventory, shop fabrication and field servicing, all of this requires special attention for cost reduction.

Accurately pulling the materials for a project is crucial; this presented an opportunity to design an application to assist the Material Handler and help in order documentation.

My on-line Project Builder Tool is designed to ensure the right products are at the right place, at the right time and in the correct quantities.