Material Handler I

Core Responsibilities

• Read customer order, work order, shipping order, or requisition to determine items to be moved, gathered, and/or distributed.
• Prepare product(s) for shipment, ensuring that the exact number and type of product is loaded as per customer orders.
• Sort and place materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence such as size, type, style, colour, or product code.
• Load, unload, move, stack and stage products and materials in dedicated areas using a fork lift, clamp truck or other power equipment.
• Prepare unused materials for return to main warehouse.
• Assist with physical inventories and cycle counts, ensuring proper stock rotation, and maintain accurate inventory records in the warehouse management system.
• Maintain accurate inventory records, including the scanning of products.
• Maintain distribution center/warehouse and equipment by keeping it clean and safe, reporting service requests as needed.
• Conduct operations in compliance with company guidelines and public regulations in a manner which promotes safety (i.e. GMP, AIB, OSHA, HACCP, FDA, USDA).
• Identify deviations and document/communicate them in compliance with Standard Operating Procedures.
• Execute other tasks as required and assigned by supervisor.

Academic Background

• High school education or General Education Diploma equivalency.
• DOT, IATA and general awareness hazard training certification.

Technical Skills

• Basic math and writing skills.
• Ability to follow operating equipment utilization procedures.
• Ability to follow safety regulations while operating equipment.
• Ability to operate forklifts and/or other powered material handling equipment.
• Ability to operate inventory management systems (e.g. SAP), including barcoding.