Warehouse Associate

Job Title: Material Handler
Shift: 2nd shift/ 3rd shift (2nd Shift M-TH -3:45 pm-2:15 am/ 3rd Shift F-S- 6:00 am-6:30 pm)
Pay Rate: $21/ hour
Location: Devens, MA

MAJOR JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (List in order of importance)

The warehouse material handler's essential duties are to perform various tasks in the warehouse but are not limited to the:

• Inbound: Unload trucks, trailers, and containers of freight, count products, and compare to manifest to check all shipments for damage, infestation, or production code dates. Material handlers must report shortages, damages, and mis-shipments on appropriate forms. Also, be able to sign for inbound shipments when necessary. All inbound shipments are moved safely to storage locations to be efficiently stacked as store merchandise.

• Order Picking: Ensure that the correct product number, quantity, and type (lot, batch, serial number) of the product are picked. Transport orders to shipping locations or delivery platforms with material handling equipment such as but not limited to fork trucks, cherry pickers, or pallet jacks. Materials handlers must be able to label, stencil, tag, mark orders, band, bundle, wrap, over-pack, and palletize as required.

• Outbound: Compare quantity, labeling, and address with order to ensure out-going shipments are complete and correct. Assign signature for outbound as necessary. Efficiently move products, cartons, and or pallets into trailers, rail cars, or containers.

• Equipment: Maintain equipment in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion. Operate equipment safely and efficiently. Comply with company standards and OSHA requirements.

• Inventory: Keep accurate records and reports. Assist in physical inventories and cycle counts. Ensure proper stock rotation. May key inventory adjustments in computer.

• Other Duties: Repack or re-box cases per customer instructions. Repair and consolidate damaged goods as required. Operate shrink-wrap machine. Charge forklift battery as needed; stack and or separate good from bad pallets when necessary; clean railcars, trailers, and truck docks, bays as requested.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS (Education/Training, Experience, and Certifications)

• High School education or GED preferred

• OSHA Forklift and HAZMAT certification a plus

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES (Those necessary to perform the job competently)

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Must be able to use proper techniques to lift up to 75 pounds. The ability to follow directions with an emphasis on safety is extremely important.

• Must be able to handle stress caused in meeting deadlines with tight scheduling requirements.

• Must be able to shift priorities easily.

• Must be able to use hands and feet simultaneously and for repetitive movements.

• Must have responsible work habits.

• Must be familiar with warehouse systems.

• Must be available to work any shift.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret SOPs, coverage, documents, and regulations. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Ability to effectively establish rapport, present information, and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers and the public. Skill and ability to meet people and listen.