Material Handler I

Position Summary

The Material Handler is responsible for processing and moving finished products and materials throughout the organization.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform transactions in the inventory system moving product around within the warehouse.
• Load and unload materials in warehouses and storage facilities. Materials may be moved from racks, skids, or carts.
• Maintain organization and inventory of product within department.
• Understand and implement required procedures (ISO standard documents).
• Oversee and maintain a clean work area as well as any other area which may be assigned to Finished Goods according to our 5S standards.
• Report any and all safety concerns to the Supervisor or Manager.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor, Assist in day-to-day department operations as requested.

Education and/or Experience

• Previous Oracle experience a plus
• Proficient in MS Office applications (i.e. Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Knowledge of material moving equipment such as pallet jacks, dollies. Knowledge of forklifts and reach trucks a plus. Interest in getting certified for forklift operation highly desired.
• Must have good communications skills (simple math, write legibly)
• Must be able to work individually and as a team in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to follow established procedures, and work under the direction of the supervisor
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds, and stand for long periods of time
• Willing to work overtime, holidays, and weekends as needed

Working Conditions

• Regularly perform repetitive tasks.
• Work is primarily standing (90+% of the shift) except for lunch and break periods.
• Shifts are 8 hours, 10 hours, and 12 hours.
• The duties of this job normally require exposure to a typical manufacturing environment. Frequent standing, sitting, stooping/squatting, walking, and stair climbing can be expected along with frequent lifting and/or moving of tooling, parts containers, and materials up to 40 pounds.
• Must be able to reach with hands and arms, bend and kneel frequently at a minimum of 50% of the shift, as well as undergo repetitive wrist, hand, elbow, shoulder, and ankle motions.
• Must demonstrate proficient fine motor skills, ability to grip, reach, pull, turn, and use tools to torque fixtures in various machinery or in the assembly, machining, or testing of parts.
• Specific vision abilities required may include close vision, distance vision, peripheral and depth perception, and the ability to focus on fine print.
• Must wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) where required.
• Must comply with all work exposure EH&S training requirements and adhere to SIG SAUER Inc. security mandates.