Material Handler II - Forklift

Dover Corporation•Chester, VA

23d•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler will be responsible for accurately and safely loading and unloading of materials while maintaining the flow of materials to the organizations to ensure that all aspects of the company needs are being met. This role involves receiving incoming materials, unpacking, examining, and routing shipments, as well as preparing outbound product or materials for shipment. The Material Handler will also order materials from the warehouse for production lines and operate an industrial truck or electric hoist to assist in moving materials. Additionally, this role supports cycle counts and inventory counts.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
1-2 years Forklift experience
Ability to lift 50 pounds plus bending, twisting or lifting from awkward positions or in tight spaces, must be able to push and pull cases in excess of 200lbs to 800lbs repetitiously.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear.
The employee is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms.
The employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop, and/or kneel.

Nice To Haves

2+ years experience pulling orders in a warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

Reads sales order, follows oral instructions, phone instructions or e-mail instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved.
Opens containers.
May gather orders based on visual observation or tickets pulled from or at a supply Kanban or workstation Kanban.
Receives incoming materials, parts, and packages from various suppliers and means of delivery.
Unpacks, examines and routes incoming shipments, rejects damaged items, records shortages, and corresponds with shipper or supplier to rectify damages and shortages.
Delivers paper work to data entry for appropriate input.
Responsible for making arrangements for timely pickup by carrier specified on purchase order prepares and / or attaches appropriate paperwork for outbound product or materials.
Order material from warehouse or storage area via ERP system for production lines.
May load and unload materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks and shelves by hand.
Loads and unloads materials onto and from vehicles with larger and heavier loads being handled via fork truck. Smaller and lighter loads may be handled by hand or a manual material handling device.
Outbound goods may require installation or fabrication of crating or, strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit.
May be required to use crimping or banding tools or stretch wrap by hand or machine to prepare some materials for movement.
Conveys materials from storage or worksite to designated area by use of forklift.
Attaches identifying tags or labels to materials or marks information on cases or other containers.
In case of receiving materials delivers appropriate paperwork to data entry.
Stacks or assembles materials into bundles and bands bundles together.
Operates industrial truck or electric hoist to assist in loading or moving materials and products.
Responsible for keeping an adequate amount of shipping and/or receiving materials on hand at all times.
Assist with and / or support cycle counts and inventory count as directed by supervisor.
Other duties may be assigned

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision
401k Retirement Plan
Flexible Spending
Paid Holidays
a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions
medical, dental and vision insurance
wellness programs
health savings account
health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts
company paid short-term disability and long-term disability
company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance
supplemental employee and dependent life insurance
optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance
adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance
commuter benefits
parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence
paid time off, including business travel services
employee discounts
an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services