Material Handler I USA

First Solar (US)•Gaffney, SC

About The Position

Material Handler I is responsible for the safe, efficient, and accurate handling of materials in a warehouse and/or shipping dock environment. The role involves receiving, storing, cycle counting, and distributing materials, tools, equipment, and products. The position ensures that products reach the correct locations on time and in good condition, supporting efficient supply chain operations. Duties include packaging, loading, unloading, storing, and transporting materials and products, and performing Oracle transactions for goods receipts and item issuances from inventory. The role also performs shipping and receiving, inventory counts and discrepancy investigations, equipment inspections, and outbound shipments of finished goods to an offsite warehouse. The employee may support production and other departments and must follow company safety, EH&S, and C-TPAT requirements. The position reports to the Supervisor, Traffic/Material Handling. No travel is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One year of sit-down forklift experience as a primary function within the past four years.
Experienced industrial equipment operator.
Valid driver's license that is maintained.
Basic mathematical and organizational skills.
Computer knowledge and ability to use warehouse management software and inventory systems.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Previous experience with shipping and receiving documents.
Previous experience using RF scanners.
Ability to comply with safety standards and procedures.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including steel-toed shoes, cut-resistant gloves, jackets, aprons and/or arm guards, safety glasses or goggles, hearing protection, and respirators; respirator use requires little or no facial hair.
Vision of 20/40 in each eye separately and both eyes, with or without correction; ability to distinguish red, yellow, and green; and peripheral vision greater than 70 degrees.

Nice To Haves

Six or more months of experience in a warehouse or material handling role.
Microsoft Office knowledge.

Responsibilities

Follow company safety protocols and procedures to maintain a safe working environment.
Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment in compliance with safety standards.
Ensure compliance with company EH&S policies and procedures and local and federal regulations.
Deliver materials on time to designated production areas or outgoing shipments.
Perform routine inspections and maintenance of material handling equipment and report malfunctions or maintenance needs to the supervisor.
Participate in SWATs.
Perform shipping and receiving requirements, including packaging and shipping products safely as directed.
Follow C-TPAT rules and regulations.
Load and unload vehicles and move materials internally using material handling equipment.
Execute outbound shipments of finished goods from the manufacturing facility to an offsite warehouse, maintaining pallet quality and integrity.
Perform daily or weekly cycle inventory counts and assist with investigating inventory variances.
Inspect equipment daily, including racks, forklifts, batteries, and equipment moved by the forklift.
Perform Oracle transactions for goods receipts and item issuances from inventory.
Work with supporting departments to investigate inventory or receipt discrepancies.
Maintain effective communication and foster teamwork within and outside the department.
Support the 5S program through good housekeeping and compliance with safety procedures.
Function as a courier when needed.
Use hand tools such as nail guns and air hoses.
Perform other assignments as required, including assisting in Production and other departments when necessary.