Material Handler

Description

Maintain production and distribution of product by pulling orders from inventory, delivering production materials and supplies, staging, and loading finished product. Perform general duties including handling all incoming and outgoing inventory for manufacturing, including loading, unloading, lifting, and moving material. Ensure all production areas are clear, stocked, and ready to fulfill orders.

• Operate forklift as required to support manufacturing
• Pull/transfer materials and complete appropriate packaging per the specifications of each order
• Load and unload will-call customers, LTL vans and flatbed trucks with forklift (includes palleted materials, load customer equipment and maintain / log all shipments)
• Count, record, and report inventory as required including but not limited to sheet, coil, and accessories
• Report defective or substandard material, supplies or products
• Represent the Company professionally in all daily interactions with customers, freight personnel and other employees
• Prepare finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling, packing, crating, loading, and securing product
• Document product shipments by recording or verifying units shipped or received as required
• Maintain material-handling equipment by completing pre-use inspections and reporting any deficiencies found
• Maintain inventory by identifying, labeling, and placing materials and supplies in stock, recording location of inventory
• Maintain in-process inventory at work centers by delivering materials and supplies
• Locate materials and supplies by pulling and verifying materials and supplies listed on production orders
• Able to be flexible and respond to the changing needs of the organization, including working overtime as required
• Comply with all safety rules and regulation
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Education

A high school diploma or GED is required; an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university in a related discipline is preferred. In the absence of a degree, directly related education, training, certifications, and professional experience demonstrating the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the position may be considered, where a number of years and proven knowledge may offset the degree requirement.

Experience and Skills

• Tow motor experience preferred
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude
• Must be able to lift or pull a minimum of 50 pounds
• Requires solid written and verbal communication skills
• Team oriented with effective communication skills preferred
• Strong analytical, conceptual, and planning skills are required
• Self-motivated with the ability to work under minimal supervision
• Excellent math skills and overall PC literacy are required
• Must be detail oriented, self-motivated, and disciplined with the ability to multi-task
• Must successfully complete a criminal background check, physical, drug screen and E-verify