Material Handler I

Job Summary

A Material Handler I manages the physical receipt, tallying, storage, and distribution of all materials (primarily raw materials and parts) throughout the facility. Use of industrial warehouse equipment, such as electric lifts and pallet jacks, while loading, unloading and moving material is required. This position also sorts and maintains the flow of material, and verifies, through visual inspection, that the material is identified per the packing list. Assembly of essential components is also performed so orders can be filled and sent to customers. Daily equipment checks are also performed.

Essential Functions

• Unload trucks by hand or with the use of manual and/or electric pallet jacks or heavy equipment.
• Operate and safely drive powered industrial trucks including driving test completion.
• Perform equipment safety checks.
• Assemble product with the appropriate parts prior to shipment.
• Organize and tally received shipments.
• Accurately record and report inventory received, damages, and discrepancies.
• Accurately maintain legible records and scanning for inventory.
• Create pick lists to facilitate picking of inventory.
• Pick and deliver parts from warehouse locations to the production lines.
• Read, comprehend, and follow SOP instructions.
• Ensure and follow safety requirements and standards.
• Keep the work area clean and orderly.
• Perform all duties in a manner that follows, demonstrates, and promotes Company’s values.
• Report to work as scheduled, on time, and able to work entire work schedule.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to safely operate or become trained on warehouse equipment such as electric tuggers and order pickers.
• Ability to safely operate hand equipment such as manual pallet jack.
• Ability to use mechanical tools such as power hand tools and wrenches.
• Ability to interpret assembly instructions.
• Skill and ability to follow and perform Company’s safe lifting procedures.
• Possess effective written and oral communication skills.
• Basic math skills for inventory related tasks.
• Ability to prioritize workload and follow instructions.
• Ability to multitask.
• Basic level skills using computer applications (email, enterprise software).
• Adaptable and responsive to changing business needs.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to observe and identify details.
• Ability to work extended hours as scheduled, including weekends.

Physical Demands

• Frequent wrist manipulation, walking, and standing.
• Frequent bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and twisting.
• Frequent lifting up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Perform continuous active lifting for the majority of the shift.
• Manual dexterity to move and lift product and packages.
• Manual dexterity to type and operate office and warehouse equipment frequently.
• Must be able to complete all physical requirements to perform essential functions.

Qualifications

• Experience and proven ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment.
• Preferred: Experience working in a manufacturing and/or warehouse environment.
• Prior experience safely operating warehouse equipment.
• Experience with receiving and inventory procedures.
• Kanban/Lean knowledge and experience.
• Hand scanner/computer system experience beneficial.
• Experience working with hand tools and measuring tools.
• Basic level experience with Microsoft Office programs (email) and other enterprise software.