Material Handler

Responsibilities

• Follow all Company policies.
• Adhere to Attendance guidelines.
• Must be able to work overtime when required.
• Responsible for operating the forklift in a safe manner at all times.
• Performs Lift Truck Inspection check before using forklift each shift.
• Follows all safety guidelines/policies, proper use of equipment, etc.
• Pick orders – (pulling finished product from warehouse to fill orders).
• Stages orders to be loaded.
• Loading completed orders.
• Understanding of shipping/loading requirements, weight requirements, customers’ special instructions.
• Warehousing (moving product to maximize usage of warehouse space).
• Performs cycle counts – to verify item quantities on hand.
• Moves finished goods from production holding area to the warehouse.
• Repackages damaged materials as needed.
• Efficient use of time to maximize pounds/work hours.
• Learns how to use the many functions of dc-LINK Data Collection.
• Maintains proper housekeeping while performing duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned or needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Excellent written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read and write to complete required forms and verify quality products are produced.
• Must have good vision, eye-hand coordination, and hearing.
• Ability to adhere to Berry’s Safety, Health, and Environmental Vision, Policy, and Standards.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to work overtime, holidays, weekends, days, or nights for 12 or more hours.
• Ability to stand, sit, kneel, bend, stoop, climb, reach, and crawl for extended periods multiple times per day.
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds unassisted.
• Ability to work in warm, humid, and cool climates for 12 or more hours per day or night.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) which includes safety glasses, safety goggles, hearing protection, steel toe shoes/boots, face shield, gloves, and face mask.
• Ability to operate a forklift and maintain a forklift operator license; ability to mount and dismount forklift unassisted multiple times per shift.