The Material Handler is responsible for receiving, storing, picking and distributing material and products within establishment. This role involves reading production schedules, customer orders, work orders, shipping orders, or requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed. The handler will transport materials and items from receiving or production areas to storage or to other designated areas, and sort and place materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to a predetermined sequence such as size, type, style, color, or product code. They will also fill requisitions, work orders, or requests for materials, or other stock items and distribute items to production areas. Additionally, the Material Handler will assemble customer orders from stock and place orders on pallets, mark materials with identifying information, and open bales, crates, and other containers. Recording amounts of materials or items received or distributed, and weighing or counting items for distribution within the plant to ensure conformance to company standards are also key duties. The role requires being certified to drive material handling equipment, transporting stored items within the warehouse, and loading and unloading trailers of palletized and non-palletized product. Utilization of manual and automated material handling equipment is expected, along with practicing and adhering to appropriate safety and hygiene guidelines/procedures for safe housekeeping and personal protection. Maintaining a clean work area, removing trash, and keeping aisles/exits clear are essential. Following instructions for safe lifting/carrying of various sizes, shapes, and weights, and identifying/reporting defective equipment are also part of the responsibilities. Reporting all job-related injuries to supervision is mandatory. The role may involve taking photos of incoming or outgoing loads and logging items and pictures for documentation, using a computer to enter records, and where applicable, climbing and working at heights of material tanks or climbing on top or into tank trailers to check seals and take samples. Preparing and taking a cycle count inventory of all merchandise and recording counts on cycle count sheets may also be required. Mandatory overtime may be required, and the employee will support and participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives including 5S (sort, set, shine, standardize, and sustain). Other duties may be performed as required.
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED