Material Handler

Description

Reports To:  Branch Manager

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Position Summary: 

The Material Handler provides customer satisfaction in the accurate processing of customer orders, shipping, receiving intra-company transfers, and inventory counts.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Operate a forklift, two-wheel hand cart, and scales.
• Retrieve stock to fulfill orders.
• Check outgoing and incoming shipments for accuracy.
• Check orders for accuracy.
• Inspect goods for defects and report damaged or defective material/product to the 
• supervisor or sales staff; no damaged product will be sent out.
• Place compiled/completed orders in appropriate designated areas.
• Monitor the movement and progress of orders to ensure timely delivery.
• Order picking, packing, wrapping, labeling products, and shrink-wrapping orders that are palletized according to a standard operating procedure, making a note to follow any special instructions on orders with customer-specific requests.
• Keep the work area clean, safe, organized, and maintained by following the 6 S’s (Sort Straighten, Shine, Standardize, Sustain, and Safety).
• Load finished products/orders onto trucks. Transport stock from storage to warehouse or where needed. Load or unload material inbound or outbound.
• Open bales, crates, and other containers.
• Assist in counting physical inventory.
• Wear the proper safety equipment and always abide by safety rules.

Requirements

  Education and Experience Required:

• HS Diploma or GED Equivalent from an accredited institution
• Previous 1-2 years warehouse experience required

• Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills:
• Previous experience operating warehouse equipment, and successful completion of a forklift training program
• Effective written and verbal communication skills 
• Strong organizational skills & Mathematical skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Knowledgeable in TFI/OSHA Safety Requirements

Physical Requirements: Qualified applicants must be able to perform the following physical job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Must be able to lift up-to 50 pounds 4+ hours per shift
• Must be able to work in hot, humid, and cold manufacturing environment
• Must be able to work in crowded spaces for 4+ hours per shift
• Must be able to bend and crawl for 4+ hours per shift
• Much be able to crouch, kneel and stoop for 4+ hours per shift
• Must be able to climb ladders for 4+ hours per shift
• Must be able to sit, stand and walk for 6+ hours per shift
• Must be able to perform simple grasping, push, pull, perform fine manipulation, and feel for 6+ hours per shift
• Must be able to operate foot pedals for 4+ hours per shift
• Must be able to make fine distinctions in sound, express and exchange written or spoken word, and distinguish objects and equipment visually