Material Handler

Job Description

Material Handler

FLSA: Hourly/Non – Exempt

Reports to: Warehouse Shift Supervisor Revision Date: 1/21/2021

Purpose of position: Under general supervision, check, store and organize materials from the warehouse.

Duties and Responsibilities: The following duties are typical of those performed by employees in this job title; however, employees may perform other related duties, and not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each employee in the job title:

• Move materials and items from receiving or storage areas to shipping or to other designated areas
• Sort and place materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence such as size, type, style, or product code
• Restock material in assigned bin location; or fill requisitions for materials and distribute items to designated delivery trucks
• Stack or assemble materials into bundles and band bundles together; package orders for shipping, pick up or truck delivery
• Measure, cut and package material
• Complete Material Movement paperwork
• Open boxes, crates, and other containers
• Examine stock for deterioration and defects, and reports findings
• Assist in counting of physical inventory
• Inspect Raymond fork lift daily for damages and report findings
• Load and operate Raymond fork-lifts; load trucks for next day deliveries
• Keep warehouse and work area organized at all times
• Comply with Company and OSHA policies; participate in safety and accident preventative meetings
• Wear safety equipment at all times
• Perform facilities maintenance duties as needed
• Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs

Qualifications:

• Fork lift experience a plus, but not necessary
• Basic math skills
• Read tape measure
• Must be able to work Monday-Friday

Lift and carry heavy material up to 50 lbs.; climb, crawl, and stoop to reach material; bend at the waist, kneel or crouch for extended periods of time; reach overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally

EMS is committed to providing a clean work environment with masks, hand sanitizer, and gloves.

WE ARE A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE AND AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER