Material Handler I

Material Handler IThe Material Handler I is responsible for the safe and efficient handling, movement, storage, shipping, receiving, and inventory of materials, parts, products, and supplies. This role supports daily manufacturing and facility operations while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, accuracy, and continuous improvement.Key Responsibilities:General OperationsFollow all health and safety procedures to protect yourself, coworkers, equipment, and manufacturing systems.Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area, including general housekeeping and waste removal.Support safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce waste and rework, and eliminate unnecessary activities.Work collaboratively with team members to meet department and facility goals.Assist with projects, special assignments, and other operational tasks as needed.Participate in team activities and contribute to effective decision-making.Material Handling:Load, unload, move, and transport materials using hand trucks, forklifts, electric dollies, elevators, power equipment, and other material-handling devices.Safely stack, organize, and store materials, parts, products, and supplies.Assist machine operators with moving heavy materials using manual or powered equipment, including hoists.Transfer materials between departments and work areas as directed.Pull materials and fill orders from designated storage locations and deliver them to the appropriate departments.Inspect incoming materials and report shortages, damage, or discrepancies.Open containers using appropriate hand tools and safely unpack materials.Count, weigh, label, and record materials accurately.Follow established safety procedures and material-handling practices at all times.Understand and follow applicable ISO 9000 procedures related to Material Handler responsibilities.Shipping, Receiving & Inventory:Receive incoming materials and prepare products and materials for shipment.Unpack, unwrap, inspect, and organize finished products, raw materials, assemblies, parts, supplies, equipment, and other items.Verify quantities, weights, identification, and general condition of received or shipped materials.Accurately enter receiving, shipping, and inventory information into computer systems.Process freight bills, packing slips, bills of lading, and other required shipping and receiving documentation.Record shipping weights, charges, and other required information.Route materials and merchandise to the appropriate destinations.Maintain accurate inventory records and perform inventory counts as required.Follow established shipping methods, transportation requirements, routing instructions, and schedules.Qualifications:High school diploma or GED required.0–2 years of experience in material handling, warehouse operations, manufacturing, shipping/receiving, or a related field preferred.Ability to safely lift, move, and handle materials as required by the position.Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and established safety procedures.Basic computer skills and ability to accurately enter and retrieve information.Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.Core Competencies:Safety awarenessAttention to detailReliability and accountabilityTeamwork and communicationOrganization and time managementQuality focusContinuous improvement mindset #INDNE