Material Handler

Description

1st shift (7 - 3:30 pm) MF

Likely to convert to FT based on performance

Must have forklift experience (2+ years required)

Position Summary:

• Material Handler maintains incoming and outgoing product movement throughout the facility.

Core Responsibilities And Tasks:

Follows all policies and guidelines regarding workplace safety and product quality.

• Reads production schedule, customer order, work order, shipping order, or requisition to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
• Conveys 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.

Position Requirements-Formal Education Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Knowledge & Experience-Required:

• Candidate must able to communicate effectively to team members and management staff.
• Must be able to read information through warehouse computer software.
• Preferred: Relevant work experience.

Physical Requirements: Must be able to sit, stand, hear, and see on a constant basis. Must be able to walk, write, and type on a frequent basis.

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Must be able to climb and descend stairs.
• Must be able to bend, carry, reach, push, and pull on a frequent basis.
• Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing.
• May work indoors and outdoors as needed.
• Exposure to heat up to 120 degrees and cold to 0 degrees.
• May work in areas where noise level is such that hearing protection is required.
• May be exposed to varying amounts of dust and dirt.
• Work surfaces may include concrete.
• Employee must be able to operate a computer and communicate via telephone.
• 1-3 years experience