Material Handler

Job Description

Job Description

Forklift Operator

• Load and unload incoming and outgoing materials and products

• Move materials to and from loading docks, delivery trucks, storage areas, and manufacturing areas

• Identify and label materials, and record their locations in the warehouse/on the shelves to maintain inventory

• Prepare finished products for shipment by identifying their location, then pulling, packing, and loading them

• Ensure that the inbound and outbound loads are received/verified.

• Experience using a pick list to identify products for orders.

• Operate trucks, forklifts, and other equipment to move freight

• Perform and report cycle counts

• Comply with all warehouse safety rules and guidelines

• Must obtain certification

• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Qualifications for Material Handler

• Experience working in a warehouse setting or in logistics; experience in operating material handling equipment preferred

• Must be able to work well in a team

• Ability to read. Write and to follow instructions, and work independently with little guidance

• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time; ability to bend and to lift heavy materials

• Ability to operate computers and relevant warehouse management computer software

• Willingness to work flexible hours, including overtime and weekends

• Must be able to read, write, and speak in English

Physical Demands of the Position: While performing the duties of this position, the employee must be able to see, speak, hear, read, walk, and stand, walk, reach with hands and arms. for long periods. The employee must be able to pull, push, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, balance, and lift in excess of 50 lbs. There is extensive walking required.