Material Handler

Summary of Duties

Responsible for pulling parts and supplies from the warehouse which are needed for production.

Essential Functions Performed

• Obtains parts from the warehouse for use in production and verifies the part's lot number to ensure that the proper materials are used.
• Pulls supplies for assembly workers and ensures that supplies are stocked and readily available for assembly workers.
• Prints inventory labels and puts the parts in production bins for easy handling by the production workers.
• Visually checks to ensure that production workers have the products they need.
• Records the amounts of pulled products.
• Maintains cleanliness of assigned machines and areas.
• Performs other related tasks, as required.

Essential Physical/Environmental Demands

• Lifting -- Not to exceed 50 lbs. – local practice may apply.
• Writing
• Sitting
• Standing
• Bending
• Visual acuity
• Color perception
• Depth perception
• Reading
• Field of vision/peripheral
• Fine motor skills
• Noise
• Chemical vapors
• Soldering fumes

Minimum Qualifications

• Education equivalent to a high school diploma.
• Three months of work experience.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics and the ability to apply it in a work situation.
• Ability to read and understand written instructions.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with others.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated computer skills preferably spreadsheets, word processing, database and other applicable software programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three months of previous warehouse experience.

Competencies

• Production part retrieval/lot number verification
• Material flow/handling
• Raw materials
• Documentation