Material Handler

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY :

This position is responsible for receiving, storing, and moving material throughout the factory, warehouse, stockroom, and general premises, and assists production operations and other staff as necessary. This includes safe material movement and accurate recordkeeping of all related transactions. Material Handlers must become forklift certified.

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Main Duties :

Pulls / replenishes parts, raw materials, and other production-related items. Delivers to appropriate areas as required

Wraps / unwraps, re-packages material as necessary for storage or production needs

Load / unload packages and pallets from trucks

Properly record transactions and mark / identify material / product

Deliver necessary items from the receipt or manufacturing point to the final storage location, avoiding bottlenecks in movement

Support high emphasis on safe practices

Cross-train, and provide essential support for all warehouse and stockroom practices

Recommend improvements to gain efficiency in materials movement and storage

Other Duties :

Cleaning up debris and clutter in the warehouse, on the production floor, and surrounding premises

Lifts / collects and appropriately handles loose or stray product

May help with forklift or stockroom duties as needed.

Other duties as assigned

Responsibilities / Measurements :

Material handling caused shortages, damage, and root cause / corrective action

Inventory accuracy in controlled warehouses and line locations

Turnaround time for parts received at the storage location

Parts moved per material handling man-hour

A / P match exceptions reconciliation ratios

Knowledge, Mental Effort, Communication Requirements :

A positive attitude & pleasant personality

Ability to accurately work with inventory systems and tools, MS-Office

Effective memory skills

Dependability, familiarity with Inventory Systems, tools and practices, MS-Office tools, Procure-to-Pay a plus

Experience with warehouse and materials flow in a fast-paced, highly customized factory

Experience in the management of an inbound freight department is preferred

Forklift trained (certification will be required)

Ability to follow directions & a strong willingness to learn

Ability to communicate issues verbally and in written form

Above average concentration / intensity

Above average memory, taking into consideration the amount of responsibility and product value

Above-average time pressure of decision making

Normal verbal, non-verbal, and written communication

High school level general math skills, (High School Diploma or higher education preferred)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :

Ability to write reports and business correspondence professionally.

Ability to effectively establish rapport, present information and respond to questions from managers, dealers, customers, and the general public.

Must be a creative thinker to enhance brand image.

Excellent oral, written and listening communication skills.

Excellent organizational skills.

1st Shift

Monday - Thursday 6am- 430pm

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