Material Handler

Material Handler

The Receiver & Material Handler is responsible for engaging in receiving, inspection, non-inventory items & inventory control activities including handling, disposition, cycle counting, and transactions of inbound and raw material, purchased component inventory, and outsourced materials.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Receives, distributes, and stores products as directed in designated, secure locations.
• Reviews deliveries for quality and accuracy; reviews accompanying documents for accuracy.
• Maintains inventory by identifying, labeling, and keeping materials and supplies in stock, recording location of inventory, and reporting shortages.
• Prepares and maintains records of materials received and shipped including dates of transactions, locations, and other pertinent information.
• Maintains integrity of inventory movement by utilizing E1 system to complete transactions.
• Maintains material-handling equipment by completing pre-use inspections and reporting any necessary repairs.
• Operates forklifts and other machinery to move items on the production floor and on/off trucks.
• Assist in weekly/monthly/yearly cycle counts.
• Complete all receiving functions of product, raw material, and pallets.
• Learns and adheres to workplace safety regulations.
• Other duties to assist Supply Chain department functions

Additional Duties

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multi-task, and adapt quickly to change.
• Excellent communication skills & proactive mindset.
• Competent and knowledgeable in computer systems.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills. Must be able to recognize priorities and have strong attention to detail.
• Additional duties as assigned

Job Requirements

Education and Experience: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Forklift certification, required
• Previous experience in working with MRP system, preferred

Essential Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office, with proficiency in Excel
• Ability to learn and adapt to various operating systems and software
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to probe and identify root causes of issues
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to analyze data and understand connections
• Ability to work independently, as well as to collaborate in a team environment; strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to organize workload and determine priority of tasks to be completed; ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced quickly changing environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to recognize opportunities for process improvement

Language Skills: Ability to read, write, and speak English.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle and feel; reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, and crouch.
• Possess the ability to fulfill office activities normally expected in an office setting, to include, but not limited to: remaining seated for periods of time, performing computer entry, participating in filing activity, and lifting and carrying office supplies (paper reams, mail, etc.).
• The employee is regularly required to perform fine hand manipulation (keyboarding).
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• May require more than 40 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This position works in a warehouse and office environments.
• This position may work in extreme heat or cold (weather).
• This position may work near airborne particles.
• The noise level is usually moderate to loud.