Material Handling Specialist

Material Handler-2nd Shift (4pm-12:30am Monday-Friday)

McDonough GA - McDonough, GA 30253

Job Description

Job Purpose Statement:

The position is responsible for the loading and unloading of trucks, assembly of orders, and the movement of materials to and from storage locations. This position reports to a supervisor or team lead.

Summary of Responsibility:

Select required materials from storage areas and assemble in orders, pack and/or repack materials as required, apply labels, stickers or markers and transport into staging areas.

Unload and load trucks.

Safely operate material handling equipment, industrial trucks, hand trucks, and forklifts.

Audit count of finished goods as received from production and completes reports.

Schedule the delivery of component materials to work area.

Detect and report faulty operation defective or unusual material conditions.

Maintain required checks of power handling equipment.

Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Adhere to prescribed safety rules and regulations.

Performs pre-operation check of forklift.

Works from posted production schedule.

Insures adequate parts are maintained.

Prepares barcode and inventory control information for pallets and for shipping.

Removes finished product to wrapping machine and wraps product.

Prepares and turns in report at end of shift.

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education, Experience and Skills Required:

High School diploma/GED required, or commit to obtain a GED with Carlstar sponsored GED program within 12 months of hire date.

Must be willing to work any shifts and overtime.

Basic reading, writing, arithmetic skills.

Successfully pass a background check and reference check, drug test and physical exam.

Ability to obtain and maintain a valid forklift certification/license

Ability to safely operate a forklift and other material handling equipment.

Computer skills required.

Previous manufacturing and/or distribution experience.

Experience in lean, kaizen, and high performance work team.

Ability to work in a fast paced environment with strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Demonstrated experience with RF (hand-held WMS equipment).

1 year experience in a manufacturing/distribution operation in the same or similar job position.

Ability to multitask.

Ability to provide oral and written communication to all levels of employees within the company.

Ability to work well independently or in a team environment.

Ability to work well without direct supervision.

Ability to achieve goals.

Ability to adapt easily to change.

Ability to follow instructions.

Physical Requirements:

Excellent manual dexterity.

Ability to stand for duration of shift.

Ability to stand for duration of shift, walking, bending, twisting, reaching, climbing.

Hand/eye coordination.

Ability to lift 50lbs continuously throughout the shift.

Must have the ability to walk up to 800 feet, balance, climb stairs and/or ladders, occasionally.

Ability to stand for long periods of time.

Ability to bend, squat and kneel, frequently

Ability to lift materials, 40 lbs or less regularly; up to 70 lbs occasionally