Material Handler And Forklift Operator

Job Summary

The Material Handler is responsible for receiving, storing, picking and distributing material and products within establishment.

Essential Job Duties:

• Reads production schedule, customer order, work order, shipping order, or requisition to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
• Transports materials and items from receiving or production areas to storage or to other designated areas.
• Sorts and places materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence such as size, type, style, color, or product code.
• Fills requisitions, work orders, or requests for materials, or other stock items and distributes items to production areas.
• Assembles customer orders from stock and places orders on pallets.
• Marks materials with identifying information.
• Opens bales, crates, and other containers.
• Records amounts of materials or items received or distributed.
• Weighs or counts items for distribution within plant to ensure conformance to company standards.
• Certified to drive material handling equipment.
• Transports stored items within the warehouse.
• Loads and unloads trailers of palletized and non-palletized product.
• Utilizes manual and automated material handling equipment.
• Practices and adheres to appropriate safety and hygiene guidelines/procedures for safe housekeeping and personal protection.
• Keeps work area clean and removes trash from work area floor.
• Stores supplies in designated areas.
• Keeps work area aisles/exits clear and free from obstructions.
• Follows instructions for safe lifting/carrying of various sizes, shapes, and weights; identifies/reports defective equipment.
• Reports all job-related injuries to supervision.
• Takes photos of incoming or outgoing load and log items and pictures for documentation.
• Uses computer to enter records.
• Where applicable, climbs and works at the heights of material tanks.
• May climb on top or into tank trailers to check seals and take samples.
• May prepare and takes a cycle count inventory of all merchandise; records counts on cycle count sheets.
• Mandatory overtime may be required.
• Supports and participates in Continuous Improvement initiatives including 5S (sort, set, shine, standardize, and sustain).
• May perform other duties as required.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

• Attention to detail.
• Ability to pass basic math skills test.
• Ability to multitask.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Capable of obtaining Forklift certification.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED; or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Previous experience with Oracle or similar based WMS system; a minimum of 1 year experience in a warehouse position; previous forklift experience is preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $21.40 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift

Work Location: In person