Material Handler

Job Title: Material Management I

Location: North Platte, NE 69101-1314

Shift: 3rd Shift - (10:00 PM - 06:30 AM [Lunch: Flexible - Flexible])

Material Handler

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

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Incumbents perform many of the same duties as a Materials Handler Assistant but are distinguished in that incumbent’s exercise decision making and independent judgement due to a broader knowledge of the materials handling operation and provide on the job training and problem resolution to others. Incumbents may be responsible for a higher volume, high dollar amount and/or be assigned responsibility over one or more specified areas. Incumbents are expected to handle high-dollar cost and fragile equipment or supplies and hazardous materials, such as chemicals or gases, when necessary. May be required to lift heavy objects.
• 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 and corresponds with shipper to rectify; completes paperwork or forms required for documentation.
• Determines method of shipment utilizing knowledge of shipping procedures, routes and rates; prepares materials for shipping by weighing, packaging and stamping; prepares necessary shipping forms such as bills of lading.
• Provides on the job training to lower-level employees and resolves problems utilizing knowledge of shipping/receiving/stock operations.
• Operates material handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks or dollies to move stock or reorganize storage.

Job Duties:
• Material request / picking
• Shipping / Receiving
• Packing material
• Stocking material
• Shop support – kitting
• Load/Unload Trucks w/ pallet jack
• May use hydraulic cart and/or forklift.
• Will drive forklift (sit-down)
• Cycle Counting
• Answering calls from customers (excellent communication skills needed)
• Responding to customer emails in a professional manner
• General Housekeeping (sweeping, emptying trash, etc.)

Educational Requirements: Minimum High School Diploma or GED