Material Handler

Purpose of Position: The Warehouse Material Handler is responsible for shipping, receiving, inspecting, storing, issuing, and delivering a variety of materials, equipment, and supplies.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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Loads and unloads material either manually or with equipment such as forklifts and/or pallet jacks.
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Transfers all associated paperwork to the Warehouse Clerk.
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Mark all incoming product with identification labels; transfer the material to the designated area.
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Verifies the quantity of items received and verifies that incoming and outgoing material is free from damage.
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Pack and unpack items to be stocked on shelves in the warehouse; store items in an orderly and accessible manner.
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Read work orders or receive oral instructions for work assignments.
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Verifies that job numbers written on product correspond with supplied paperwork and ensures product gets loaded according to the delivery note provided by the shipping department.
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Prepares product by identifying, pulling, packing, labeling, wrapping, crating, loading, and securing product for shipment.
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Maintain inventory records by adding or deleting supplies as they are used in production.
Qualifications:
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High School diploma or GED is preferred
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Basic computer data entry skills
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Basic math skills (adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing)
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Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
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Good communication skills.
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Previous experience operating material handling equipment
Preferred Competencies:
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Accurate Listening- An openness to people and a willingness to hear what others are saying and not what you think they should say, or are going to say.
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Attention to Detail – the ability to see and pay attention to detail.
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Reading Comprehension- Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
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Strength and Stamina – Ability to routinely pick up and move heavy objects.
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Time Management – Managing one’s own time and the time of others.