Materials Handler I

Overview

The Material Handler I is a full time, overtime eligible, entry level position that reports to the Materials Management Team. The Materials Handler I is responsible for performing manual and clerical duties related to shipping, receiving, inspecting, storing, issuing, and delivering a variety of materials, equipment, and supplies.

Essential Functions

• Counts, weighs, or measures incoming or outgoing items to compare identifying information and variety against bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records.

• Examines incoming shipments for damage or shortages and corresponds with purchasing to rectify.

• Processes RMAs. Return Material Authorization.

• Perform cycle counts on inventory items.

• Prepares materials for shipment by picking, packaging, and shipping.

• Prepare orders for shipments in accordance with pick tickets, customer requirements, and packaging guidelines (IATA and DOT) through accepted methods/practices.

• Operates material handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks or dollies to move stock or reorganize storage.

• Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Required:

• General shipping or Warehouse experience (0 2 years).

• Basic math skills including the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in multiple units of measure.

• Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Office products, as well as PC based equipment, printers, and other peripherals.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work independently, to prioritize responsibilities.

• Ability to work the departments schedule of M-F 9:00am-6:00pm.

Preferred:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Ability to obtain a forklift license.

• Valid drivers license.

Physical Requirements

• Lift up to 50 pounds frequently.

• Able to occasionally move about inside the warehouse as well as the facility.

• Able to remain stationary for an extended length of time.

• Operate computers and other office equipment.

• Push, pull, carry, or maneuver heavier items with additional manpower or appropriate devices.

• Traverse about the facility, carry and climb ladders, work from heights, crawl under equipment and have the dexterity to work with trade tools.

• Able to function in extreme hot and cold weather and non-weather conditions, such as freezers.