Material Handler I USA (1st Shift)

First Solar (US)•Gaffney, SC

1d•$18 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves engaging in packaging, loading, unloading, storing, and transporting materials and products. The Material Handler is responsible for on-time delivery and quality related to shipping functions, and ensures correct SAP transactions for inventory movements. The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, at least 6 months of sit-down forklift experience within the past 4 years, and qualified industrial equipment operation skills. Experienced computer knowledge and a valid driver's license are also necessary. The role follows EH&S policies, participates in SWATs, and performs all shipping/receiving requirements safely, adhering to C-TPAT regulations. Responsibilities include operating material handling equipment, loading/unloading vehicles, internal material movement, maintaining logs, transferring finished goods, performing cycle counts, and investigating inventory variances. Daily equipment inspections, SAP transactions, and collaboration with supporting departments are also key duties. Effective communication, good housekeeping, and adherence to safety procedures are expected. The role may act as a courier, use hand tools, and support the 5S program. Other assignments and duties as required, including assisting other departments, may be assigned. The job description is subject to change.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
6+ months of sit-down-forklift experience being primary function within the past 4 years.
Qualified Industrial Equipment operator.
Experienced computer knowledge.
Possess a valid driver’s license.
Previous experience with shipping/receiving documents.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment (including steel toed shoes, cut resistant gloves, jackets, aprons &/or arm guards, safety glasses, hearing protection).
Ability to wear a respirator is a condition of employment and continued employment (requires little or no facial hair).
20/40 vision in each eye (with or without correction) and the ability to distinguish between red, yellow and green is required.
Powered Industrial Vehicle (PIV) Operation (i.e. Forklifts, Carts or vehicles with a motor, etc.) requires 20/40 vision in each eye separately and both eyes (with or without correction), the ability to distinguish between red, yellow, and green and peripheral vision >70 degrees.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with handheld scanners is preferred.

Responsibilities

Engage in packaging, loading, unloading, storing, and transporting materials and products.
Ensure on-time delivery and quality as it pertains to shipping functions.
Ensure the correct SAP transactions are made for receipts and items issues in/out of inventory.
Follow EH&S policies.
Participate in SWATs.
Perform all shipping/receiving requirements, including product packaging and shipping as directed and in a safe manner.
Follow the rules and regulations of C-TPAT.
Operate Material Handling Equipment; loads and unloads vehicles as well as internal movement of material.
Maintain daily shipping/receiving activity log.
Transfer finished goods from manufacturing to offsite warehouse ensuring the quality and integrity of the pallet remains intact.
Perform daily/weekly cycle inventory counts and assist in the investigation of any inventory variances.
Perform daily equipment inspection including bucks, forklifts, battery and any equipment moved by the forklift.
Perform SAP transactions for receipts and items issues in/out.
Work with supporting departments on investigating any inventory/receipts discrepancies.
Maintain effective communications levels and foster team building in and outside the department.
Practice good housekeeping and in accordance with all safety procedures.
Act as courier.
Use hand tools such as nail guns, air hose, etc.
Support 5S program.
Perform other assignments as required, including assisting in Production and other departments when necessary.
Other duties as assigned.