04 - Material Handler 4

Celestica International LP•Richardson, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler 4 provides task leadership and technical expertise to material handlers responsible for the timely, accurate movement and control of inventory. Working under general supervision, the role follows procedures and technical methods while exercising judgment and initiative to resolve problems and recommend improvements. The position may provide functional guidance to coworkers and demonstrate work methods to new employees. The role handles receiving, shipping, counting, packaging, stock rotation, part identification, shelf-life determination, inventory transactions, and shipment documentation. It coordinates personnel and material flow in its assigned area, monitors team output and transaction accuracy, produces process reports, and identifies and documents processing problems. It also works with purchasing, freight carriers, and customers to resolve delivery, paperwork, shipment, and product issues. The position is performed in a manufacturing environment and involves exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, operating machinery, temperature extremes, and hazardous substances. Duties may include repetitive motion, standing, sitting in a confined workspace, climbing, operating equipment, handling lightweight materials, and occasional lifting of objects over 20 pounds.

Requirements

Four to five years of relevant experience.
Additional courses after high school, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; educational requirements may vary by geography.
Knowledge of warehouse, distribution, inventory control, and shipping/receiving practices.
Knowledge of personal computers and ability to learn and use applications specific to the work area.
Ability to maintain detailed and accurate records of material movement.
Basic math skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of internal customers.
Ability to operate warehouse equipment such as reel counters, scales, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
Ability to effectively lead a wide variety of personnel engaged in warehouse operations.
Specific certifications and/or licenses as required.

Responsibilities

Provide task leadership and technical expertise to material handlers moving and controlling inventory.
Perform receiving, shipping, counting, packaging, stock rotation, part identification, and shelf-life determination.
Facilitate timely and accurate movement and control of inventory in the assigned area.
Balance personnel within the area of responsibility to minimize constraints affecting scheduled material output.
Monitor quantity and quality output and lead the team toward group goals.
Audit transaction accuracy to monitor material handler performance.
Compile data and generate reports about process effectiveness.
Identify, document, and propose solutions for processing problems.
Receive and process incoming materials, including handling, inspection, labeling, and delivery.
Verify received items against purchase orders, bills of lading, and packing lists.
Work with purchasing to resolve inaccurate deliveries and incorrect delivery paperwork.
Visually inspect deliveries for loss or damage.
Prepare finished goods and other items for shipment.
Order and maintain supplies needed to ship products.
Verify counts and part numbers and prepare and pack items for shipment.
Prepare shipping documentation and labels.
Schedule and coordinate pickup for outgoing shipments.
Interact with freight carriers as needed.
Post weights and shipping charges and maintain detailed shipment files.
Research and validate customer claims involving wrong shipments, missing parts, or defective products.
Generate transactions to correct shipment or product errors.