Material Handler

JOB SUMMARY

Non-Exempt

The purpose of this position is to manage the Warehouse Operations: shipping/receiving, storing, and issuing materials, equipment and/or other items from stockroom, warehouse, or storage yard. Responsible for the safe receipt, storage, retrieval and timely dispatch of goods.

USE: Energy and Sustainability ONLY

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepares documents and shipping orders. Packs, seals, and labels materials for shipping using most cost effective method of shipping via US Mail, UPS, Fed Ex or other carriers.

Examines contents and compares with records to verify accuracy of outgoing shipments.

Determines shipping method for materials, using knowledge of shipping procedures, routes and rates.

Records shipment data, such as weight, charges, space availability, and damages and discrepancies, for reporting, accounting and record-keeping purposes.

Contacts carrier representative to make arrangements and to issue instructions for shipping and delivery of materials.

Confers and corresponds with required representative to rectify problems, such as damages, shortages, and nonconformance specifications.

Requisitions and stores shipping materials and supplies to maintain inventory of stock. Keeps records on the use and/or damage of stock or stock handling equipment.

Receives all material and compare to packing list. Examines and inspects received items for breakage, reporting any damage to purchasing agent. Marks, packs and unpacks items to be stocked on shelves in warehouse according to corporate standards.

Layout and builds control panels according to designs provided by engineering. Wires panels according to designs and appropriate regulatory standards in a neat and workmanlike manner.

Marks all project shelves with job number, job name and PM assigned to the project. The area where material is placed needs to be clearly marked so that it is not accidentally removed for another project.

Any material that is transferred to or from any stock location must be properly documented within the accounting system, and/or a packing list prepared for shipment to the customer.


SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Issues or distributes materials, products, parts, and supplies to customers or coworkers, based on information from incoming requisitions.

Other duties may be assigned.


No formal supervisory responsibilities in this position. May provide informal assistance such as technical guidance, and/or training to coworkers. May coordinate and assign tasks to co-workers within a work unit and/or project.


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.


EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

High School diploma or GED (General Education Degree) equivalent required. Bachelor's degree preferred. Minimum of 3 years related work experience in warehouse, shipping and receiving.

Technical training consisting of completed certificate or diploma in HVAC controls, electrical controls and/or mechanical systems application and design.

CERTIFICATES and/or LICENSES

None

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

A valid driver's license with a good driving record for applicable vehicles, without restrictions, or limiting conditions. (Corrective lenses permitted)

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational and analytical skills. Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers. Ability to effectively present information.

Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar.

Must be an active listener, giving full attention to what others people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGE

Requires knowledge of financial terms and principles. Ability to calculate intermediate figures such as percentages, discounts, and/or commissions. Conducts basic financial analysis.

Possess a working knowledge of arithmetic.


REASONING ABILITY

Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret documents. Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations. Requires intermediate analytical and quantitative skills.

Must possess critical thinking skills using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions and approaches to problems.

Must possess problem solving skills and be able to identify problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and offer/implement solutions.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES

Must be well organized with a strong attention to detail and accuracy. Able to meet deadlines with multiple tasks and projects in fast paced, changing environment

Ability to work closely with customers, subcontractors, engineers, designers, project managers, sales, shipping and receiving and panel shop to help Operations facilitate on-time and on-budget projects

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY

Knowledge of computer hardware and software including applications. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and capable of adapting learning to incorporate new technology. Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics software helpful. Must be able to type 55-65 wpm and be able to use a 10-key


Decisions made with general understanding of procedures and company policies to achieve set results and deadlines. Errors in judgment may cause short-term impact to co-workers and supervisor.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE has a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company's success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at View email address on click.appcast.io or via telephone at View phone number on click.appcast.io (U.S.) and View phone number on click.appcast.io (Canada).


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