Material Handler

Material Handler

BW Papersystems is looking for a Material Handler to join our team! In this role, you will receive, identify, store and deliver a wide variety of raw material and manufactured/ purchased parts for additional processing, assembly, machining, or direct shipment.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Work from shop orders, receiving reports, material requisitions, repair order lists and/or verbal instructions to identify disposition of materials
• Receive, identify, issue and store material/parts in established location using appropriate identification method
• Fill and distribute basic material and repair orders
• Label, pack and load items for shipment according to specifications
• Unload incoming trucks as directed; inspect for damage; compare items and quantities received against freight bills
• Maintain records of all items received and shipped
• Perform cycle count to maintain inventory accuracy
• Detect defective materials, unusual conditions or operating difficulties and report to supervisor describing in accurate detail to ensure proper corrective actions
• Operate materials handling equipment such as forklift, pallet jacks, hand trucks or dollies to move stock or organize storage
• Responsible for the proper handling and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste in accordance with local, state, and federal requirements (USA only). Correctly label and date hazardous waste drums and transfer to authorized waste vendor. Recognize spills/leaks and handle as trained and in accordance to company policy
• Actively participate in team meetings to communicate and help resolve any cost, quality, or production issues
• Regularly and effectively communicate and interact with other team members
• Regular and predictable attendance at the worksite and on any assigned shift or work schedule is required for this position, as is the ability to work frequent overtime; this is not a job that can be performed remotely
• Maintain equipment and work area in clean and orderly fashion
• Perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications & Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• 2+ years of experience working as a material handler, inventory control, or working in warehouse operations