Material Handler 2 - Forklift

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Reads shipment summaries, purchase orders, packing lists, bill of materials, and other documents related to the position within the DCAccurately and efficiently pick orders with little supervision
• Aids Team Lead in order completion to include labeling and checking to ensure labels have correct information and are placed correctly on the carton per the customer’s guidelines
• Moves freight from cases to corresponding bins with accuracy, transfers freight from the proper racks to their assigned areas and keeps forward bins stocked and organized
• Accurately sorts packages by SKU for receiving and storage; and UPS and FedEx packages to be loaded onto trailers
• Uses hand-held scanner or tagging gun as needed
• Participates in meeting and functions as requested, and provides (and receives) feedback
• Exhibits willingness to assist in all areas of the department and warehouse in processing orders in a timely manner
• Maintains a clean, organized and safety conscious work area
• Consistent and reliable attendance is a must; as well as the flexibility to work overtime when needed
• Identifies key areas of improvement as it pertains to maintaining picking order, receiving product, pack, recovery, returns; improving processes and procedures to ensure all aspects of the position are performed correctly and accurately
• Executes the Company’s Mission, Vision, and Values

Skills And Competencies

• Ability to hear, read and comprehend (in English), operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, short correspondence, work orders and bills of lading
• Understands the SKU process and recognize inaccuracies in product, packaging, case pack and description
• Basic Math: ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Excellent Hand-eye coordination and attention to detail
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one-or two-step instructions dealing with standardized situations
• Detail oriented, able to multi-task, extremely organized and able to follow directions (written and oral) with extreme accuracy
• Trained and certified on various lifts: forklift, reach truck, stock picker, etc.
• Must possess a positive attitude and a strong work ethic

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand and or walk (90% of the day)
• Occasionally reach, bend and move inside the facility to move product
• May occasionally climb stairs, ladders or scaffolds
• Fine motor skills: required using the wrists, hands, and fingers to pull and inspect orders
• Close visual acuity, color vision and depth perception
• Able to hear and effectively communicate with peers
• Lift/move up to 50+ lbs. continually throughout day
• Moderate dust and noise due to warehouse operations
• Extreme temperatures: this position will work in a building that does not have climate controls