Material Handler I (Mon-Fri 6:00AM-2:30PM)

About the Role

A Material Handler processes parts through the organization both physically and through the Warehouse Management System for record keeping. This role involves handling a variety of materials and products, operating forklifts, pallet jacks, and other machinery, and maintaining clean inventory, loading areas, and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Use hand trucks, dollies, pallet jacks, and other motorized equipment to move material or freight in the warehouse-storage facility.
• Unload customer products as they come inbound and load product for outbound processing.
• Weigh products and take measurements (DIMS).
• Receive, unpack, check, and verify product to ensure accuracy; process receiving exceptions as needed.
• Use handheld RF tools to receive, pick, stock check, and ship products into the WMS.
• Conduct stock checks, part number verification, cycle counts, and support physical inventory.
• Pack, re-pack, and wrap products for shipping and storage; consolidate partial pallets into full pallets.
• Label parts during receipt, put away, picking, or shipping processes.
• Pick parts for order fulfillment, shipments, scrap requests, etc.
• Strap/unstrap or open pallets, boxes, or crates as needed.
• Stage completed orders or shipments in the staging area.
• Ensure orders and shipping materials are accompanied by proper delivery documents (e.g., revised BOL, packing slip, manual tag).
• Inform lead/supervisor about OSD (overages, shortages, and damage) found during order picking or shipments.
• Check QB to ensure timely and accurate responses to inquiries.
• Process RAM to ensure efficient and accurate handling of materials.
• Verify incoming shipments for accuracy and completeness; place materials in variance with proper categorization and tracking.
• Process materials for shipment to BELFOR, coordinating logistics and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures, including workplace safety regulations.
• Execute department-specific documentation processes, including bill of lading verification, inventory reconciliation, and WMS data entry.
• Perform housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Occasional use of hand tools and/or power tools.
• Cross-train as needed to learn other warehouse functions.
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Detail-oriented with a high sense of accuracy.
• Able to identify safety hazards or compliance concerns and use good judgment and company policies to evaluate and plan next steps.
• Demonstrates honesty, accountability, and reliability; follows company policies and maintains trust.
• Ability to interact well with others and follow instructions.
• Able to work independently and take ownership of assigned tasks.
• Flexibility and ability to adjust to sudden changes in operational goals.
• Must be able to stand, walk, use hands to handle objects, reach with hands and arms, climb ladders, kneel, and crouch.
• Must be able to lift and move items up to 50 lbs. unassisted while using safe lifting techniques.

Qualifications & Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 0-2 years’ warehouse and logistics experience.
• 1-2 years’ forklift experience preferred.
• Willingness to learn and apply LEAN principles, including 5S and 7S methodologies; training provided.
• Great communication skills.
• Understanding of logistics, shipping, receiving, and standard work instruction protocols.
• Strong math and writing skills.
• Basic computer skills with knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Prior experience with inventory control preferred.
• Excellent time management.

RK Qualities

• Adherence to all RK Safety, Quality, ISO, and HR policies and standards.