Material Handler

Summary/Objective

The Material Handler provides customer satisfaction in accurately processing customer orders, shipping, receiving intra-company transfers, and inventory counts.

Essential Functions

• Operate a forklift, two-wheel hand cart, and scales.
• Retrieve stock to fulfill orders.
• Check outgoing and incoming shipments for accuracy.
• Check orders for accuracy.
• Inspect goods for defects and report damaged or defective material/product to the supervisor or sales staff; no damaged product will be sent out.
• Place compiled/completed orders in appropriate designated areas.
• Monitor the movement and progress of orders to ensure timely delivery.
• Order picking, packing, wrapping, labeling product, and shrink-wrapping orders that are palletized according to a standard operating procedure, making a note to follow any special instructions on orders with customer-specific requests.
• Keep the work area clean, safe, organized, and maintained 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 where needed.
• Load or unload material inbound or outbound.
• Open bales, crates, and other containers.
• Assist in counting physical inventory.

Competencies (Knowledge)

• Ability to follow instructions from management.
• Knowledgeable in TFI/OSHA Safety requirements.
• Communication Proficiency both verbal and written.
• Organization Skills.
• Mathematical Skills.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job operates in a warehouse setting, with some outdoor exposure during the workday. This role routinely uses warehouse equipment such as forklifts, hand trucks, box cutters, and tape dispensers.

Physical Demands

• Regularly lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move objects that weigh 95 pounds.
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Stand; walk; stoop or kneel.
• Regularly use warehouse equipment such as forklifts, hand trucks, box cutters, and tape dispensers.

Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Typical days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but the employee must be available during the "core" work hours of 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Overtime is required as dictated by the workload.

Travel

No travel is required for this position.

Required Education and Experience

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• One to two years of previous warehouse experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Two to three years of previous warehouse experience.
• Forklift Certified.