Material Handler

Material Handler

Schedule:

Monday - Friday

7:00 a.m. - 4:30 P.M.

$13/hour



Purpose of Classification:

Performs manual and clerical duties related to shipping, receiving, inspecting, storing, issuing and delivering a variety of materials, equipment and supplies.

Examples of Duties:

Transport raw materials to and from the production floor to support the manufacturing schedule and maximize production efficiencies.

Use handheld warehouse system to accurately track raw material/finished goods movement.

Cycle Count Inventory to maintain accuracy.

Counts, weighs or measures incoming or outgoing items to compare identifying information and variety against bills of lading, invoices, orders or other records; examines incoming shipments for damage or shortages

Prepares materials for shipping by weighing, packaging and stamping; prepares necessary shipping forms such as bills of lading.

Operates material handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks or dollies to move stock or reorganize storage.

Communicates shortages to appropriate plant personnel to avoid production delays and maintain appropriate inventory levels.

Utilizes computerized or automated systems to accomplish tasks.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of automated or computerized system operation. Example: Handheld bar code readers using warehouse management software such as Accellos.

Knowledge of record keeping practices.

Knowledge of safety practices.

Skill in lifting heavy packages and objects.

Skill in operating forklift or other materials handling equipment.

Skill in operating large vehicles in tight and congested areas.

Skill in both verbal and written communication.

Minimum Qualifications:

One year of shipping/receiving experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved. Requires certification in forklift operation.