Material Handler - 1st Shift

Responsibilities

• Coordinates material movement between departments per routing requirements.
• Sorts questionable materials per Quality Control’s request.
• Prints and distributes pick tickets and performs computer transactions as necessary.
• Organizes sequence of pulling material and relays information to Material Support.
• Ensures production schedules are met by timely and accurate processing and movement of goods.
• Assists during daily peak times, including operating material handling equipment and performing all necessary computer transactions.
• Ensures good communication and feedback with management, employees on their shift, and between shifts.
• When assigned, assists the supervisor/area manager with Continuous Improvement Projects, evaluation of new equipment, determination of training needs, and interviewing/hiring.
• Monitors and enforces shop floor control systems.
• Follows all safety procedures, wears proper PPE, and proactively identifies and corrects unsafe conditions.
• Studies systems and procedures for opportunities for improvement and proposes changes to the Materials Manager.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently or as part of a team.
• Basic math and computer skills.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience

One year of relevant experience and/or training preferred. Forklift certification is a plus.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Frequent lifting/moving of material up to 50 lb (11–27 kg).
• Occasional to frequent pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, twisting, crawling, and/or reaching over an 8–12‑hour shift.
• Operation of motorized vehicles for the duration of an 8–12‑hour shift.
• Standing and/or walking constantly on concrete for 8–12 hours.
• Exposure to noise levels requiring hearing protection for the full shift.