Material Handler

Responsibilities

• Assist shipping and receiving by unloading trucks and checking in merchandise
• Prepare orders by processing requests and supply orders; pulling materials; packing boxes; placing orders in delivery area
• Sort and place materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to organizational standards
• Open bales, crates, and other containers
• Maintain inventory controls by collecting stock location orders, printing requests, recording amounts of materials or items received or distributed through a computer; may also assist in counting physical inventory
• Prepare parcels for mailing
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves, pallet area, and work stations neat; sweep, dust, and mop; organize warehouse and work area for orderliness at all times
• Wear the proper safety equipment

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• 1-2 years of previous warehouse experience preferred
• Good communication, organizational, time management, and mathematical skills
• Dependable and reliable
• Inventory, equipment maintenance, data entry, and computer skills may be required
• Forklift and crane experience and/or certification
• Capable of regularly using hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear
• Regularly lift and/or move objects up to 50 lbs
• Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Occasionally required to sit and climb or balance
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust and focus