Material Handler Lead - 2Nd Shift

Job Summary
Columbia Tech provides Time to Market Services at WARP SPEED, including product development, manufacturing, global fulfillment and aftermarket services. Columbia Tech clients include innovation leaders in the life-science, bio-discovery, alternative energy, semiconductor, power management, LED, medical, data storage, homeland security and robotics and automation industries. Columbia Tech is a subsidiary of Coghlin Companies, Inc., a fourth generation, privately held concept to commercialization firm. Columbia Tech was named one of the Best Places to Work in 2017, and the team works hard to maintain a culture and environment built on trust, respect, continuous improvement, and innovation.
Under limited supervision, may perform duties in kitting, receiving, shipping, and other warehouse functions.
Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for performing physical and administrative tasks involved in the handling, shipping, receiving, and storage of inventory assets of the company.
• Distribution of materials, parts, supplies and equipment.
• Unpack and check goods received against purchase orders or invoices.
• Manual unloading or operating a forklift to move pallets and parts.
• Accurate counting and verifying received material.
• Calculates totals and extends weights, volumes; enters or scans appropriate data into system.
• Moves materials to warehouse area.
• Reads, interprets and accurately retrieves material from warehouse for production use from released work orders.
• Prepares required shipping labels, addresses, documents and certifications.
• Maintain accurate records of received goods and rejecting unsatisfactory items when necessary.
• Perform all warehouse functions necessary at auxiliary locations.
• Performs clerical functions involving issuing of work orders, outsourcing, and helpdesk support
• Support the Warehouse Management with training new Associates.
• To be the first point of contact for any issues/questions for their given team and to escalate issues/questions to management when need be.
• Ability to oversee and delegate work within their given team.
• Back-up to the Warehouse & Distribution Assistant Manager.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED/or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of warehousing and material handling procedures preferred.
• Good math skills and basic computer knowledge.
• Read, write and communicate in English.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Must be a self-starter.
• Experience as a Lead/Supervisor, preferred.
• Interacts with supplier, carriers, and customers.
• Working Environment
• Approximately 90% of the work is performed in warehouse area. The remaining time will be spent in office and production areas.
• Physical Requirements
• While performing the duties of the job, the associate is regularly required to stand for an extended amount of time, walk and reach with hands and arms.
• Must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all personnel so classified.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled__
Columbia Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Columbia Tech does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.