JOB SUMMARY:

The Material Handler 3 (MH3) provides advanced material handling support to Distribution Center operations through safe and accurate receiving, stocking, and order selecting and shipping. The MH3 will also be required to perform Material Handler 1 and Material Handler 2 job duties and be able to lead and train MH1 and MH2 positions. This position reports to the Warehouse Manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Provide advanced material handling support by:

• Receipt and inspection of ordered material, ensuring material is free from damage, comparing items with freight bills and purchase orders for accurate receipt, forwarding pertinent materials to the appropriate office.
• Stock received material in designated location, ensuring material is free from damage and stored safely.
• Replenish selected material as requested and directed by Warehouse Manager.
• Select store ordered materials, ensuring material is free from damage, accurately selected according to store requisition, communicating any identified damages/variance to the appropriate office.
• Load selected material for shipment to stores; ensuring merchandise is free from damage, accurately placed on assigned trailer according to load plan, communicating any damages, variance, or possible weight/cube limitation concerns with Warehouse Manager.
• Accurately complete, log and transmit all receipts, pallet moves, selected orders and loading requirements as directed using a hand-held PDA.
• Complete daily productivity logs.
• Providing training, direction and support to MH1 and MH2 positions.
• Provide additional material handling support in MH1 and MH2 capacities by:
• Conveyance of material to and from storage or work site to designated location.
• Load/unload material
• Sorting of donated goods.
• Accurately complete, log and transmit all assigned work as directed.
• Separate and palletize Covered Electronics as necessary.
• Operation of assigned Material Handling Equipment
• Performs equipment and vehicle inspection as required by OSHA prior to using equipment, ensuring equipment is safe to operate, and deficiencies are communicated to the Warehouse Manager immediately.
• Observe direction of travel, pedestrian right of way, and intersection/corner etiquette by maintaining proper speed and awareness
• Maintain positive and safe control of equipment at all times.
• Handling materials according to trained safety specifications, preventing material damage.

Regular attendance is required in order to meet the essential job functions.

SECONDARY DUTIES:

Performs all other duties as may be assigned.

Act as back-up supervisory support in the absence of the DC Lead.

Perform the duties of Bobtail Driver as needed.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education Required: Elementary education. Forklift certification is highly desirable, but not required.

Experience Required: Three years of material handling experience, with at least one in an electronic environment, and material handling equipment operation utilizing a forklift.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Knowledge Required:

• Ability to safely operate material handling equipment, knowledge of forklift driving skills, their operation and maintenance; warehouse procedures;
• Ability to train and model safe and proper work behaviors

• Ability to accurately read and write numbers in English

Equipment Used: Time recorder, computer, POS and warehouse management systems, electric pallet jack, forklift, pre-crusher/compactor, baler, dock levelers, appliance trucks, hand trucks, PDA, load locks and standard truck.

SKILLS/APTITUDES/TEMPERAMENTS

• Ability to convey a positive image of the company in all actions and behaviors.
• Works well with others to deliver high performance results.
• Open to change and the ability to implement change quickly.
• Moderate spatial reasoning skills
• Ability to respond positively to supervision and feedback.
• Ability to work in a variable climate environment.
• Comfortable working under stressful, time sensitive situations
• Flexibility and willingness to assume new roles and respond to a variety of work assignments.
• Reliable and consistent attendance.
• Effective time management skills.
• Ability to comprehend detailed and basic instructions.
• Ability to work with diverse work group.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

EMOTIONAL EFFORT

This position requires moderate emotional effort involved in interactions with co-workers and supervisors.

LICENSES/INSURANCE/TRANSPORTATION

Must be able to pass Goodwill Industries’ forklift operator examination. Must possess a valid California Class C Operator’s license and a current DMV printout. (maximum 3 points)

JOB SETTING

Semi-severe environmental conditions ranging from 25 to 115 degrees. Warehouse setting: Must wear leather shoes that cover the ankle.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Ability to ambulate, reach, and lift up to 50 lbs., have good hand/eye coordination, and good dexterity in upper extremities and upper torso.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of the management, formally and informally, either orally or in writing.