Material Handler II

Responsibilities

• Performs general warehouse functions involved with shipping and receiving, delivery of raw materials and finished goods, which includes loading and unloading trucks, material movement transactions in SAP/Apriso.
• Operates material handling equipment (including forklift and slip sheet, yardtruck, and box truck).
• Drives company trucks, including box truck, yardtruck, and trailer between all plant buildings and warehouse.
• Assists operator in the loading of manually loaded and unloaded products.
• Prepares product for manual and/or automated processing.
• Back trailers to loading docks.
• Opens and closes trailer/container doors.
• Loads sterilized product on trailers.
• Uses the load sheet.
• Performs the daily yard check.
• Placed temporary or shipping seals on trailers.
• Works with management to identify and eliminate safety hazards.
• Keeps and accurate account of all goods taken from warehouse stock.
• Communicates and maintains a favorable relationship with fellow workers in own and other departments, vendors, and freight companies, etc.
• Works with minimal supervision and performs duties in a prompt and professional manner, ensuring on-time deliveries of all materials.
• Assists with radiation emergencies when and if they occur.
• Follows precise written procedures.
• Provides training for new associates.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Team Leader and required to support the needs of the business.
• Attends training and meetings as required.
• General housekeeping and clean-up of work area / safety awareness.
• TRS participation and other maintenance activities.
• Obey all company policies, standards, and rules, including but not limited to: Safety policies and rules (including lockout procedures); Quality policies and rules.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent, required
• Manufacturing experience preferred but not required
• Forklift Operation (including slip sheet) – Must be able to obtain certification within 3 months
• Yard Truck and Box Truck Operation – Must be able to operate within a 3-month period
• CDL, preferred
• Must have a valid driver’s license

Qualifications

• Must be able to speak, read, and write English
• Good interpersonal skills
• Basic computer skills (SAP, Excel, Word preferred)

Physical Demands

• PCP Level 3: Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly.

Work Environment

• High speed manufacturing environment
• No air-conditioning in parts of sterilization/warehouse area
• May have intermittent exposure to chemicals
• Degree of exposure to dust, dirt, heat, fumes, noise, vibration, and chemicals
• When working outside, any & all physical elements of weather & temperature may be present
• Safety glasses, safety shoes, and high visibility vest must be worn when in the warehouse
• Some physical exertion, including lifting, may be required