Shipping and Receiving / Material Handler

About the role

The Shipping & Receiving Material Handler is responsible for operating forklifts and physically moving materials into, out of and throughout the facility while supporting daily shipping and receiving activities. This position processes incoming and outgoing shipments, loads and unloads freight, stages finished goods, prepares required shipping documentation and maintains accurate inventory records and locations using QAD, ERP systems and barcode scanners.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts and other authorized material-handling equipment to move, stage, load and unload materials and finished goods.
• Receive and unload incoming freight and distribute materials to the appropriate inventory, staging or production locations.
• Stage finished goods and prepare outgoing shipments according to shipping schedules and customer requirements.
• Load outgoing shipments and ensure inbound and outbound freight is processed accurately and timely.
• Prepare and maintain required shipping documentation and records.
• Record inventory movements and maintain accurate rack and inventory locations using QAD, ERP systems and barcode scanners.
• Organize and maintain warehouse inventory and perform required audits and cycle counts of finished goods.
• Identify and report inventory discrepancies to Scheduling and/or Materials Management.
• Move scrap and waste materials to designated holding areas and/or load materials for transport.
• Communicate with appropriate customers, suppliers and internal team members regarding expedited shipments and other shipping needs.
• Maintain required inventory, production, shipping and operational records.
• Provide material-handling or production support in other areas