Material Handler

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

  Summary / Objective:

Under the direction from the Material Handling Supervisor, the Material Handler employee is responsible for performing essential duties related to an assigned area of responsibility. This could include, but not be limited to material selection, transportation of materials, inventory accountability, assembly, and packaging.  

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

· Safely operate various materials handling equipment including, but not limited to forklifts, pallet jacks, and push carts. 

· Transport inventory items to/from staging areas and inventory stocking locations. 

· Breakdown and re-package incoming materials and re-stocks (when appropriate).

· Evaluate order pick sheets, locate inventory, and pull items from stocking locations.  

· Ensure products are accurately and properly labeled. 

· Electronically transfer inventory items to/from inventory locations and production staging areas. 

· Properly utilize inventory management tools including computers and hand-held devices. 

· Coordinate with Receiving on the receipt and staging of container receipts.  

· Perform periodic inventory counts to ensure accuracy of items, locations, and quantities. 

· Identify inventory management challenges and facilitate resolutions with designated Lead. 

· Perform periodic equipment inspections and report results. 

· Provide support for facility cleanliness efforts. 

· Provide support in other areas on an as-needed basis. 

· Overtime may be required on an as needed basis.

· Other duties as assigned by the Lead/Supervisor.

  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 abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

· Ability to distinguish/differentiate colors and shapes.

· Ability to understand and comprehend letter & number sequences.

· Ability to safely and effectively operate various hand/power tools including, but not limited to drills, screw drivers and hammers.

· Ability to understand and follow verbal direction and written instructions provided from drawings, diagrams, pictures, policies, procedures and/or work instructions.  

· Ability to work safely and effectively in an assembly group environment. 

· Ability to safely lift & carry up to 40 pounds.

· Reliable transportation to/from work.

· Eligible to work in the U.S.

Work Environment:

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

· The position operates in a warehouse environment. Exposure to nominal noise levels generated from handheld tooling, and material handling equipment. Additional exposure to varying temperature ranges based on weather conditions.  

Physical Demands:

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.

· Required to talk and listen

· Extended periods of time in a standing position.

· Occasional bending and kneeling

· Regular use of hands/arms/fingers for reaching, grabbing, lifting, and holding.

· Must be able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds on a frequent basis.

Education/Training:

· High school diploma or equivalent

Decision Making:

· Make clear, consistent, and transparent decisions based on common sense and sound judgment. Performs duties with integrity and in the best interest of the company and fellow employees. 

Communication:

Ability to read, write and understand English and understand various forms of documentation such as policies and procedures.