Material Handler - 1st Shift Case Pick M-F 6a-2p

Job Responsibilities

• Become proficient in using Red Prairie Warehouse Management System (WMS) and RF Scanners to track inventory and materials.
• Maintain forklift certification and safely operate Powered Industrial Tucks (PIT) to move products within the Distribution Center (DC).
• Load and unload trailers using PITs and manually (hand loading).
• Pull, deliver, and stage materials needed for manufacturing, ensuring they are correct and delivered to the appropriate area.
• Post weights and shipping charges, prepare goods for shipment, and ensure proper documentation is complete (e.g., PO’s, BOL’s, receipts).
• Re-verify material weights and product quantities for shipment.
• Examine, stock, and distribute materials in inventory, ensuring manufacturing lines are well-stocked.
• Communicate any inventory discrepancies to the appropriate personnel.
• Utilize Yield Calculation Program to weight and manage waste and rework (e.g., reclaiming tablets, capsules, and netting).
• Complete necessary paperwork and discard material in the appropriate areas.
• Always ensure a clean and organized work environment, adhering to hygiene practices and maintaining safety standards.
• Demonstrate flexibility by rotating through different Material Handler functions as needed.
• Safely use power equipment such as forklifts, hand tools, electric jacks, cherry picker forklifts, and other devices within the warehouse.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent, or a combination of education and experience sufficient to perform job duties effectively.
• Preferred 3+ months of experience in material handling, warehouse operations, or a similar field.
• Ability to use hand tools and basic knowledge of power tools and forklifts.
• Ability to become certified as a Powered Industrial Equipment (PIT) operator and complete in-house machinery certifications.
• Capable of working independently or as part of a team in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Initiative-taking with a strong focus on accuracy, deadlines, and reporting.
• Able to perform basic arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division), compute rates, ratios, and percentages, and interpret bar graphs.
• Able to read, write, and understand simple instructions, correspondence, and memos.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.