Material Handler I (Mon-Fri 6:00AM- 2:30PM)
About The Position
A Material Handler processes parts through the organization physically and through the WMS system of record. The role handles a variety of materials and products, uses material-moving equipment or signals machine operators to move materials onto and off trucks and loading docks, and helps keep inventory, loading areas, and machinery clean. The listed schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM. The position includes receiving, verifying, storing, picking, packing, staging, and shipping materials; maintaining inventory records and documentation; and following company policies, procedures, and safety guidelines. Material Handlers may perform a variety of warehouse tasks, assist other teams, and cross-train in other warehouse functions.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Basic math and writing skills.
- One to two years of experience in logistics or a related industry.
- One to three years of sit-down forklift loading and unloading experience with previous certification.
- One to three years of material handling experience using WMS systems and scanning capabilities.
- One to three years of cycle-counting or inventory-control experience.
- Ability to read and write and comprehend basic checklists, forms, or other documents.
- Ability to follow oral and written directions and interact well with others.
- Attention to detail, integrity, and ownership of assigned tasks, completing them in a timely manner.
- Flexibility to adjust to sudden changes in operational goals.
- Ability to stand, walk, handle objects, reach with hands and arms, climb ladders, kneel, and crouch.
- Ability to lift and move items up to 50 pounds unassisted using safe lifting techniques.
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including overtime, and cover escalations if required.
- Adherence to RK Safety, Quality, ISO, and HR policies and standards.
Nice To Haves
- Computer skills.
- Knowledge of handheld RF equipment.
- Forklift certification for sit-down and stand-up forklifts.
- Ability or willingness to use light power tools.
Responsibilities
- Move material or freight in the warehouse-storage facility using hand trucks, dollies, or pallet jacks.
- Support two-person and yard jobs.
- Unload inbound merchandise or products and load outbound merchandise or products.
- Weigh merchandise or products and take measurements.
- Receive, unpack, check, and verify merchandise or products for accuracy.
- Record receiving exceptions as needed.
- Use handheld RF tools to receive merchandise or products into the WMS.
- Conduct stock checks, verify part numbers, perform cycle counts, and support physical inventory.
- Consolidate loads as required.
- Pack, repack, and wrap products for shipping.
- Consolidate partial pallets into full pallets for location or inventory consolidation.
- Label parts during put-away, picking, or shipping as needed.
- Pick parts for order fulfillment, shipments, scrap requests, and other purposes.
- Pack and shrink-wrap orders or outgoing shipments.
- Strap pallets or boxes as needed.
- Stage completed orders or shipments in the staging area.
- Ensure orders and shipping materials include appropriate delivery documents, such as revised bills of lading, packing slips, and manual tags.
- Timely inform a lead or supervisor about overages, shortages, or damage found while picking orders or shipments.
- Comply with company policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
- Complete paperwork thoroughly and promptly.
- Perform housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean and safe work environment.
- Assist other teams and cross-train in other warehouse functions as needed.
- Perform other warehousing tasks and duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
