Shipping and Receiving / Material Handler

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary:

Perform lift truck operations and physically move materials in and out of department to timely support each work area. To move inventory in/out of specific rack locations. Process incoming and outgoing shipments daily/weekly. Track moves in computer (QAD).

Job Responsibilities:

• Move parts in/out of inventory to support manufacturing and record these move, in/out of rack locations in the computer (QAD) by using a scanner and ERP system computer.
• Process incoming and outgoing shipments daily.
• Distribute materials to appropriate areas.
• Stage product for shipment and prepare all shipping documentation.
• Organizes and updates the warehouse inventory.
• Move scrap and waste materials to specified hold areas and/or load for transport.
• Maintain all records as required, i.e. production reports, scrap reporting, downtime records, quality measures, maintenance work orders, Factivity, etc.
• Ensure that all inbound and outbound shipments are processed in a timely manner.
• Receive and unload all incoming freight.
• Receive and load all outgoing shipments.
• Organizes and updates the warehouse inventory.
• Perform timely audits and cycle counts of all finished goods products. Report discrepancies to scheduling/materials management.
• Communicate with customers and/or suppliers on expedited loads.
• Back up other production jobs in the facility as/when required.
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe and orderly work area.
• Other duties as assigned by manger.

Education, Skills and Experience:

• Forklift Experience
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Computer Skills Required (QAD, ERP Systems and Barcode Scanner)
• Mechanical aptitude 
• Basic Math - Percentages, addition, subtraction 
• Oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently at a good pace

License, Certification or Special Requirements:

• N/A

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee will encounter to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Repeated lifting, packing of items (3 to 6 lbs.).
• Requires some heavy lifting, up to 50 lbs. of a non-repetitive nature.
• Ability to perform in a hot facility in the summer.
• Attention to detail in inspection.
• Must work as part of a work team.
• Requires standing, walking and/or moving about for time periods in excess of one (1) hour.
• Requires some sort of repetitive turning and/or lifting motions to be performed.
• Work overtime as needed
• Work with pressure of meeting schedules, personnel issues, changing priorities.
• Basic computer/PC knowledge/skills preferred.
• Work with all levels of employees.
• Perform position requirements while wearing eye, foot and/or other protective devices as required.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn including but not limited to: eyes, ear, foot and/or other protective devices as required.