Warehouse Material Handler

Warehouse And Inventory ManagementReceive, store and pull product from warehouse and trailers, maintain organization of product in the warehouse and assist with the proper management of inventory.Job ResponsibilitiesLocates and stages materials needed for daily production runs.Frequently enters and exits trailers and other storage areas to locate, move, and position materials needed for production.Uses handheld scanner to complete system transactions and maintain an updated account of onsite stock and inventory cycle counts.Communicates any inventory count or stock discrepancies to the appropriate supervisor.Notifies supervisors of any low or excessive inventory quantities.Frequently utilizes hand trucks and forklifts in confined and high-traffic areas to move materials.Ensures that all materials are tagged appropriately, including preparing tags and numbers for pallets that are missing information, when needed.Properly stores production materials such as boxes and bags in the warehouse after they have been received.Ensures that materials are maintained in proper locations and are stacked properly.Ensures that all performance and safety standards are met at the storage facility, including proper temperature controls, cleaning guidelines, and proper procedures for transferring and storing product.Maintains familiarity with Shipping and Receiving processes in order to assist when needed, such as verifying received item descriptions and quantities against purchase orders.Occasionally assists with picking and transferring raw product to the production area when needed.Notifies appropriate personnel of any maintenance issues involving assigned equipment.Notifies appropriate personnel of any food safety concerns or damage to the product.All staff has the authority to place on hold any products and/or equipment that do not meet Texas Star Nut and Food Co., Inc. food safety standards.Must be willing to assist with other duties as assigned.RequirementsMinimum Requirements:Must be punctual and dependable.Must be able to work independently and with a team.Able to perform basic mathematics operations and acquire proficiency in our production software applications.Must possess basic MS Office skills, including knowledge of Excel.Must possess basic knowledge of warehouse organization and material flows.Must be able to comply with all safety and cleanliness requirements.Abilities Required:Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.Must be able to work in a fast-paced, non-climate-controlled environments which include exposure to seasonal cold and hot weather.Ability to climb ladders/steps, work on platforms, and step into and out of trailers on a frequent basis. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, and climbing.Ability to operate a forklift and pallet jack.