Material Handler - Warehouse Operations

The Material Handler - Warehouse Operations is responsible for performing a variety of activities related to receiving, distributing, storing, dispensing, inventory control and/or shipping of samples, supplies, controlled substances, mail and/or other materials to meet company standards of quality, customer service, safety, and productivity. 

Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.  Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only. For more detailed information, please click here. 

What to Expect

Shift: Monday through Friday

Hours: 7:30 am to 4:00 pm

Overtime and weekend work as needed.

Location: Madison, WI

• Performs a variety of duties related to receiving, distributing, storing, dispensing, inventory control and/or shipping in a safe and efficient manner, following Purchase order, P-Card or other internal instructions and applicable state and federal regulations. 
• Loads and unloads freight in a safe manner.  Operates any material handling equipment safely and efficiently.  Makes certain all equipment needed for handling and moving of goods is available and in safe working condition.
• Verifies contents of material received under purchase orders.
• Reports shortages, damages, and incorrect shipments on appropriate forms and to designated personnel.  
• Using internal computer systems, enters purchase order, sample, and/or inventory receipts, performs inquiries and prints appropriate paperwork.   Prepares logs for P-Card, Internet order and Freight receipts.  Enters requisitions for select items based on inventory.   
• Delivers materials or samples to proper locations.
• Ensures proper rotation and organization of stock and participates in physical inventories.  Traces problems related to discrepancies and works with Buyer/RCP’s to resolve. 
• Confirms internal stock requisitions, pick requested items, ensuring that the correct number and types of product are picked and delivered.
• Maintains a clean, neat and orderly work area.  Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse area.  Comply with OSHA and MSDS standards.
• Performs all routine and non-routine activities in mail room (e.g., prepares manifests for local delivery service, process bulk or large volume mailings, receives, sorts and delivers internal mail, weighs and prepares outgoing mail, operates postal meter machine).
• Assists with preparing document and dangerous goods shipments (e.g., package, secure container for shipment, affix appropriate label, and complete required documentation using shipping software). Assists in the preparation of and applies for necessary shipping permits.
• Accurately maintains records in area of responsibility (e.g., receiving, shipping, picking, mail, controlled substances) and forwards to designated personnel as specified.
• Provides information to internal customers about related departmental policies and SOPs.
• Understands cost factors and makes suggestions for cost-effective alternatives.
• Works closely with internal personnel to maintain understanding of controlled substance handling and effectively controls the materials and records to meet all legal, regulatory and company requirements.
• Manages time and tasks independently while working under minimal supervision
• Recognizes unusual situations and acts if solution is within scope of ability or notifies supervisor/designee.
• Must be able to lift up to fifty (50) pounds routinely.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

• Consistent exposure to temperature, dust, noise, and the like.
• Requires working with frequent interruptions and changes.
• Ability to respond to alarm alerts when scheduled.

Education and Qualifications, required

• High school graduate or equivalent
• 1-3 years continuous work history with previous receiving and customer service experience within a distribution or warehouse environment.
• Past training and experience of operating forklifts, order pickers and pallet jacks skillfully and