Materials Handler

Ability to perform common Materials Handler tasks demonstrated through experience working under normal supervision including a wide range of physical distribution processes of a warehouse such as receiving, receipt processing, stowing/maintaining material, movement, issuing, materials delivery; Use automated systems to track materials; Use automated material identification equipment such as bar code wands, computer terminals, and/or laser scanners; Unload and process material shipments, segregate materials into groups; Maintain and process receipts in a supply system program; Process shipping and/or material movement documents, check for completeness and accuracy to update the receipt files and databases; Follow the warehousing plan and established practices to place material in optimal storage locations protecting from damage and pilferage; Select items for shipment and moving material to hold location; Operate materials handling equipment/forklift\. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.