Material Handler

About the Role

The Material Handler ensures customer satisfaction by accurately processing customer orders, shipping, receiving intra-company transfers, and performing inventory counts.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift, two-wheel hand cart, and scales.
• Retrieve stock to fulfill orders.
• Check outgoing and incoming shipments for accuracy.
• Inspect orders for accuracy and goods for defects; report damaged or defective material/product to the supervisor or sales staff.
• Place completed orders in designated areas.
• Monitor order movement and progress to ensure timely delivery.
• Perform order picking, packing, wrapping, labeling, and shrink-wrapping of palletized orders following standard operating procedures, including adhering to customer-specific requests.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area by following the 6 S's (Sort, Straighten, Shine, Standardize, Sustain, and Safety).
• Load finished products/orders onto trucks.
• Transport stock from storage to warehouse or other needed locations.
• Load or unload inbound or outbound material.
• Open bales, crates, and other containers.
• Assist in counting physical inventory.
• Wear proper safety equipment and abide by safety rules.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
• 1-2 years of warehouse experience.

Preferred Skills

• Previous experience operating warehouse equipment and completion of a forklift training program.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and mathematical skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of TFI/OSHA Safety Requirements.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds for 4+ hours per shift.
• Ability to work in hot, humid, and cold manufacturing environments.
• Ability to work in crowded spaces for 4+ hours per shift.
• Ability to bend and crawl for 4+ hours per shift.
• Ability to crouch, kneel, and stoop for 4+ hours per shift.
• Ability to climb ladders for 4+ hours per shift.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for 6+ hours per shift.
• Ability to perform simple grasping, pushing, pulling, fine manipulation, and feeling for 6+ hours per shift.
• Ability to operate foot pedals for 4+ hours per shift.
• Ability to make fine distinctions in sound, express and exchange written or spoken words, and distinguish objects and equipment visually.