Production Material Handler II

About the role

Transfers, stages, and posts raw materials and compounded bulk for production batches.

Responsibilities

• Follows all SOPs, with particular attention to those specific to releasing raw materials and finished goods.
• Gains familiarity and expertise with the automated warehouse inventory control system (AWS).
• Transfers bulk compounds from the QC hold area to the released product area of the warehouse.
• Transfers QC approved raw materials from the receiving area to the released raw materials storage area of the warehouse.
• Picks, posts, and stages raw materials for production batches.
• Informs the Master production scheduler of any shortage of raw materials or discrepancy between AWS and physical inventory count.
• Conducts inventory counts when necessary.
• Returns materials from production back into the released products areas of the warehouse.
• Transfers QC approved finished goods from the QC hold area to the released finished goods storage areas of the warehouse.
• Monitors identification labeling of all materials in the warehouse and generates a new ID label when necessary.
• Supplies production with pallets whenever necessary.
• Moves pallets of finished goods using a forklift for production when necessary.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years of experience in a warehouse, manufacturing, or logistics environment preferred.
• Experience operating a sit-down forklift and an EPJ (rider jack) is required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English.
• Basic mathematical skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to follow instructions accurately and efficiently.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand.