Material Freight Handler

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Receiving of incoming shipments and securing product
• PDA scanning of materials for incoming/outgoing receipts
• Moving needed materials to the production line
• Preparing finished goods for shipment by identifying, packing, loading, and securing product
• Maintain material handling equipment by completing pre-trip inspections and making operator repairs or recommendations if applicable
• Absorb physical inventory movement and cycle counting when needed
• Follow JIS and JIT procedures and methodology
• Operate forklift, pallet jacks and other machinery to move materials onto and off trucks as well as other mode of transportation
• Contribute to orderly operations of stock and/or material areas for BMA/BSA/HEV
• Document any damage or quality matters of the product/BSA and notify Logistics Supervision
• Adhere to restraint system and dock locking process
• Adhere to all workplace safety regulations
• Adhere to weight restrictions as well stabilizing and securing load properly
• Absorb assistance with Logistics Specialist with maintaining freight documentation such as BOL (Bill of Lading) and packaging list if necessary and/or applicable
• Adhere to 6S Methodology (Sort, set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain and Safety)
• Contribute to other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED plus 2 or more years as a Material Handler
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Ability to work well with others and cross-functional teams
• Previous inventory, freight and/or materials experience
• Previous knowledge of operating PDA's, scanners or other warehouse inventory managing devices
• Demonstrate basic math and reading comprehension
• Pass mobile equipment training and demonstrate safe driving practices
• Willingness to drive mobile equipment and pass employer-based equipment training to ensure safety of all team members
• Easily demonstrate critical thinking, problem solving, attention to detail, decision making and troubleshooting
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to demonstrate effective verbal and electronic communication skills
• Experience operating forklift/mobile equipment forklift, tugger and Walkie Stacker
• Basic experience and familiarity with computers and digital equipment including but not limited to Microsoft Office
• Adept at handling multiple tasks simultaneously
• Proficiency with prioritizing and meeting deadlines
• Process improvement mindset
• Knowledge of inventory control