Material Handler

Brief Job Description

The Material Handler is a position reporting to Warehouse Supervisor with the duties to move and transport a variety of material within and between various operating areas. This position includes the function to perform the sampling, monitor and load/unload incoming trucks, monitor tank levels, and perform transfers of material within the tank farm.

Job Responsibilities

• Understand and comply with all applicable SOPs, GMPs and department/site guidelines to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements. (OSHA, FDA, DEA, FTZ and so on)
• Safely and proficiently operate multiple types of Powered Industrial Trucks (PITs)
• Immediately report and help investigate any PIT incident/accident.
• Complete daily PIT safety check lists.
• Safely charge batteries for PITs.
• Safely and proficiently operate all non-PIT equipment including hand pallet jacks, pallet exchange machine, pallet stretch wrappers and pallet banding machine.
• Maintain skill proficiency in SAP (including Radio Frequency devices), WES (Warehouse Execution System), Microsoft Outlook, Temperature monitor devices and any other programs necessary to support all warehouse/label control activities.
• Work to support site and department Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Perform all housekeeping tasks necessary to keep work areas clean and organized.
• Assist in various cycle counting and location audit activities.
• Perform all warehouse duties related to receiving, shipping and storage of direct materials (raw material, WIP and finished goods), chemicals (including tank farm), HAZMAT materials and non-stock materials.
• Perform all warehouse duties related to supporting all production areas.
• Understand and be able to communicate Bill of Lading information with outside truck drivers and carriers.
• Monitor and maintain inventory of supplies related to warehouse activities by notifying responsible person or placing orders in applicable system.
• Assist in the review, creation and/or edit process for warehouse SOPs, work instructions and forms. This may involve utilization of Microsoft Word to complete the document updates.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Shipping and receiving experience.
• Ability to meet requirements for Dangerous Goods certification.
• Must have the ability to effectively understand, read, write, communicate, and follow instructions.
• Good attention to detail is required. Individual must be capable of keeping accurate records.

Preferred Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Successful completion of PIT Safety Training Course including certification on all types of equipment utilized by the warehouse.
• SAP ERP Warehouse Management experience
• Forklift, IATA, and DOT training
• Export shipments experience

Job Types: Temporary, Temp-to-hire

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift

Work Location: In person