Job Description
Job Overview:
Job Details
Description
Starting Pay $17
1st Shift Hours
Principal Objective of Position:
The Material Handler is responsible for maintaining the handling and flow of materials and products in processing areas according to established guidelines. This position records movement of incoming and outgoing materials and supplies and verifies the accuracy of work performed. Additionally, this position can perform the duties associated with at least one of the following advanced warehousing roles: load planning and processing of shipments, receiving, and transportation coordination.
Essential Functions:
The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.
- Safely and efficiently operate a forklift and/or overhead crane.
- Perform daily forklift and overhead crane inspections to ensure equipment is in good working order.
- Ensure correct products are being loaded and unloaded by matching order numbers to printed tags.
- Unload materials and merchandise from incoming vehicles and stack them in assigned places.
- Perform material movements using RF scanner.
- Double check parts before shipping.
- Pick/Put material for production and/or shipments.
- Empty scrap/trash hoppers including emptying skeleton scrap.
- Collaborate with other material handlers and Team Lead.
- Record and document shipping/receiving information and input into Microsoft AX computer software.
- Band material and attach identifying tags.
- Perform one of the following advanced warehousing roles:
- Load planning and processing of shipments
- Receiving
- Transportation Coordination
Other Responsibilities:
- Maintain a work area and walkway clean and free of debris.
- Label and package finished products as needed.
- Complete necessary paperwork when needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
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Education and Experience Required:
- Minimum 6 months prior experience operating warehouse equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, overhead cranes, etc.
- Minimum 6 months prior experience in a warehousing environment as a material handler, warehouse associate, or similar position.
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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
- Knowledge, understanding, and demonstrated ability to use basic technology devices such as a computer, tablet, and printer operations.
- Basic Microsoft office skills (Outlook, Word, Excel).
- Ability to use a tape measure, micrometer, caliper, and calculator.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Self-motivated and takes responsibility for own work.
- Ability to manage interruptions and competing demands for time and attention.
- Ability to perform all duties while meeting safety protocols.
- Attention to detail and spatial recognition.
- Ability to effectively communicate with others at various levels within the organization.
- Certified in Load Securement
- Ability to successfully complete a Department of Transportation physical for loading T25.
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Preferred Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Familiarity with RF devices.
- 1 or more years of experience safely operating a forklift.
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Work Environment:
This position is located primarily in a warehouse environment with some outside work necessary. Once trained, this person works independently but takes instruction from coworkers and supervisors. The person in this position must be constantly aware of surroundings and look out for other individuals in the area while operating equipment.
