MATERIAL HANDLER
Job Description
Hours: Monday – Friday; 8:00am – 5:00pm / plus daily overtime should workloads require;
Overtime may consist of either coming in early and/or staying late, depending on company needs.
PLUS: Every other Saturday from 8:00am – 1:30pm
Reports To: VP of Operations & Warehouse Manager
Purpose:
Responsible for the pulling, sorting, labeling, storing, loading, unloading and the moving and handling of parts/materials in the warehouse.
Requirements:
● High School Diploma or the equivalent
● Industrial equipment certification to operate: Order Picker, Sit-Down Forklift
● Strength and stamina to routinely pick up and move parts/materials by hand
● Able to lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 lbs.
● Able to read, write and understand the English language
● Good listening and follow through skills; is able to follow oral instructions
● Computer literate: comfortable typing, emailing and printing
● Familiar with warehouse safety procedures and regulations
● Bilingual English/Spanish a PLUS!
Responsibilities:
● Operates industrial equipment such as Order Picker, Sit-Down Forklift to assist in moving materials and products to designated areas
● Reads work orders to ascertain the correct materials or containers to be moved, picked or pulled
● Identifies, pulls, sorts, counts, labels and transports material to be stored or shipped
● Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand
● May assemble crates and cartons that contain parts/materials
● Uses computer skills to type and send emails to check-reference correct parts to be pulled/shipped
● May print labels using printing software (Zebra)
● Assists with inventory control and cycle counting when needed
● Follows safety guidelines regarding industrial truck safety and the moving and disposing of materials as regulated by law
● Keeps work area clean
● Performs other warehouse duties as assigned