Material Handler- Warehouse - 1st Shift

Material Handler

The Materials Handler will operate an industrial forklift truck to accomplish various material handling assignments including transport materials, supplies, and finished products to designated locations. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities Include The Following. Other Duties May Be Assigned.

• Identifies, transports, receives, and stores products as directed in designated, secure location (manually and/or using pallet jacks, tugger, and skids).
• Assists other departments in movement of products including machines, loading docks, trucks, and storage areas.
• Confirms validates, approves, shipping details for quality and accuracy; reviews accompanying documents for accuracy or special instructions; expedites shipments that affect the manufacturing process schedule, and forwards invoices to accounting department.
• When problems arise, resolves issues with your Team Leader.
• Collects and properly disposes of scrap bracing, cardboard, and strapping; maintains a safe and clean work environment.
• Coordinates with teams and leaders to provide Fork Truck operations to support production needs.
• Operates all equipment in a safe and efficient manner, ensuring compliance with all applicable safety rules and regulations and ensuring the safety of other team members.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal communication, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Demonstrates basic computer skills and knowledge, including proper usage of the Oracle MSCA scanner after receiving training.
• Obtain a fork truck license through the company Fork Truck Certification program.

Education And Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college coursework or other formal training in related field preferred.
• At least one to three months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Physical Demands

Ability to stand on hard surfaces for extended periods while performing functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; reach overhead with hands and arms; grasp; stoop; kneel; and/or crouch. Must meet job standards for visual ability, speaking, and hearing in a manufacturing environment. Employees must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Environmental conditions include flashing lights on machines and Powered Industrial Vehicles, random noises such as horns and alarms.

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Copeland is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, sex, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, veteran status, or genetic information. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.