Material Handler - 1st Shift

Job Title: Material Handler I

FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt

Department: Warehouse Operations

Reports to: Warehouse Supervisor

1st Shift (6am to 2:30pm)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PURPOSE:

To coordinate the movement of materials throughout the company, to inventory, production, and customers while maintaining accurate inventory and a safe work environment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Technical Fundamentals

• General IFS, ERP, and IT tickets knowledge. Can perform basic tasks and transactions required. (look up on hand inventory, issue shop orders, issue customer orders, transfer inventory, close shipments)
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Office applications
• Operate hand-held computer and other technical equipment (bar code scanners)
• Process parcel shipments from different vendors, FedEx, UPS, DHL, etc.
• Operate a two-way radio to communicate with supervisor and other material handlers
• Assist training new employees.

Safety

• Notify supervisor of safety concerns as they arise.
• Use proper Personal Protective Equipment. Understands and applies shop rules, proper safety and PPE at all times and references SDS to remain safe.
• Operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts, reach truck, order picker, pallet jack and swing reach safely.
• Follow EHS standards and Operating Rules
• Maintain training credentials for safety compliance (Spill prevention, LOTO, forklift, etc.)
• lifting equipment at 10,000lbs or fewer.
• Complete daily forklift inspection form and report any unsafe conditions immediately.
• Follow safety procedures and guidelines at all times during forklift operation to ensure a safe working environment.
• Retain procedural training and follow as directed for safe operation.

Inventory

• Move materials to and from the receiving dock, warehouse, production floor, or other locations following FIFO inventory practices.
• Ensure a smooth flow of inventory items to the production floor through open communication with scheduling, supervisors, production, and other departments.
• Count and verify product, quantity, and warehouse location using computer generated count sheets to ensure accurate inventory records.
• Receive product, properly record amounts, and enter product location into the inventory system. Perform inventory transactions on warehouse inventory system.

Materials Workflow

• Receive, pick, deliver shop orders accurately and on time.
• Pick Transport Tasks
• Receive and unload incoming materials.
• Load outgoing freight shipments.
• Put received parts away in correct locations.
• Manage warehouse waste (pallets, trash, cardboard, etc.)
• Ship supplier material and pick project pick lists

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES:

• Work Standards

Safety Awareness

• Values Based

Technical learning

• Time management