Material Handler III

The Lighthouse for The Blind in New Orleans•New Orleans, LA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for ensuring the smooth flow of raw materials into assigned departments and preparing finished goods for shipment. The Material Handler III will operate material moving equipment, maintain inventory, and ensure adherence to quality and safety procedures. This position requires a high degree of organization, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently. The role also involves assisting the Shipping and Receiving Manager and maintaining a clean and safe working environment.

Requirements

Able to read, write clearly, and accurately measure and count materials.
High degree of organizational ability & attention to detail.
Ability to work with little to no supervision.
Must have previous forklift operation experience.
Basic Computer skills: Microsoft outlook, Excel and Word, basic internet usage.
One year of experience in shipping and receiving is required.
Warehouse experience required.
Able to perform duties as required by department and function, accommodations may be made if reasonable and feasible.
Able to bend, stoop, climb, stand and walk on a regular basis.
Ability to lift 60 lbs. and maneuver 500 lbs. throughout the day.
Able to travel throughout the facility to safely and effectively manage all work responsibilities, breaks, and emergency evacuations, with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Able to manage all self-care needs and activities of daily living as required to support successful employment, with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Dependable, motivated, organized, detail-oriented, and people-oriented.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or GED preferred.
Paper Clamp forklift operation experience helpful.
Previous experience with ISO 9001 is helpful.

Responsibilities

Ensure flow of raw materials into departments assigned. Pull and deliver raw materials necessary for production in an organized, safe, and consistent manner, providing for the rotation of stock and the preservation and security of all materials.
Pull and stage finished good for shipment, label appropriately, load trucks as needed.
Operate material moving equipment (pallet jack, forklift, etc.) as required.
Palletize and label finished product as assigned.
Prepare raw materials unused by production for storage and return them to the warehouse when applicable.
Strive to continuously improve the efficiency of the systems and operational aspects of material handling and production activities.
Maintain proper housekeeping procedures in warehouse and loading dock.
Perform all duties in compliance with Lighthouse Louisiana’s ISO Quality system procedures.
Conduct all business in a positive, relationship-building manner at all times to ensure that the appropriate functions are successfully integrated into Lighthouse production, material management, and accounting processes.
Maintain the required output levels as specified by supervisor.
Receive all incoming products, materials & items, inspecting for damages, verifying items & quantities against packing slips as well as purchase orders.
Secure all received and existing materials in an organized, safe and consistent manner, providing for proper rotation.
Maintain files pertaining to all warehouse activities in a neat and orderly manner.
Assist the Shipping and Receiving manager with daily duties as needed and provide support for warehouse operations in the absence of the Shipping and Receiving Manager.
Prepare shipping paperwork, labels, and route trucks as needed.
Work and coordinate within the product flow of the department and coordinate all activities with supervisor.
Adhere to the Lighthouse safety policies by utilizing safe workplace practices and reporting all injuries, accidents, near misses, emergencies, and safety hazards immediately upon occurrence.
Ensure finished goods are stored securely. Report defective or damaged finished goods to Shipping and Receiving Manager.
Perform other duties as assigned.