Material Handler II

Visionworks•Schertz, TX

2d•$16 - $19

About The Position

Basic warehousing duties and could include operation of multiple lift truck types in both picking and stocking of assorted products. Able to perform duties via manual documents or computerized devices in accordance with established operational and inventory control procedures. All associates will receive training to ensure mastery of specific skill sets with an emphasis on Safety, Accuracy, and Productivity.

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience preferred
Three (3) to five (5) years of related distribution experience preferred
Proficient with General Warehouse Practices
Experience with Warehouse Management Systems
Basic problem-solving skills
Ability to perform repetitive task for a long period of time
Forklift experience preferred and Endorsement Required
VLM Endorsement Required
Ability to read English in order to interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
General mathematical skills to include basic adding, subtracting, multiplication and division
Ability to think logically in following procedures and instructions
General problem-solving abilities
Exhibit sound and accurate judgment and demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness
The associate is required to stand, use hands and fingers to handle, feel, pick or pinch, and talk or hear most of the time.
The associate is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
The associate must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Limit weight for lifting, pulling and pushing is no more than 50 pounds.
When lifting loads heavier than 50 pounds, requirement is to use two or more people to lift the load.
Ability to work varying schedules to include nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

Ensure and maintain the cleanliness of all equipment, workstations and overall facility.
Practice and comply with all regulations promoting a safe and healthy work place environment.
Comprehensive understanding of picking and stocking documents, labels, and hand held computerized scanners, personal computers and printing devices. Pack, store and redistribute items in an orderly fashion.
Assist with training new hires and other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Mentor new associates to ensure they are performing accurately and productively.
Perform breakage, shortage, special picks and problem solve issues on jobs for the lab.
Ability to meet or exceed established production goals within a set deadline consistently.
Ability to communicate and escalate with peers and principles.
Unload /move pallets, skids, boxes and containers using electric forklift, cherry picker or pallet jack.
Move product from one location to another location safely and securely using forklift controls and toggles.
Perform routine inspection on the forklift to ensure it is capable of performing the job. (Daily Checklist)
Strict adherence of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) including safety harness at all times while on lift truck.
Comprehensive understanding of picking and stocking documents, labels, and handheld computerized scanners, personal computers and printing devices in the VLM.
Properly set up pick carts for Replenishment and SPL Orders.
Process Replenishment and SPL Orders for shipping including audits, packing list, dunnage and securing the boxes.