Material Handler - 2nd Shift

Colgate•Sanford, ME

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler is responsible for activities that support the movement and control of materials in the facility. This role works together with a team to achieve business objectives of safety, quality, productivity, customer service, cost, and environmental protection. The material handler works within a structure that requires strong partnership with support functions and with other team members to manage workflow. This will be a 2nd shift position with working hours from 3pm to 11:30pm Monday - Friday.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required
Minimum of 1 year of experience in warehouse or manufacturing environment required
Demonstrated computer skills to use SAP/WMS System for transactions and troubleshooting
Skill at adding/subtracting/multiplying/dividing with consistent accuracy
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
Ability to lift up to 55 pounds repeatedly with or without accommodation
Ability to work on feet for extended periods in a fast-paced environment with or without accommodation
Ability to meet shift requirements with excellent attendance
Ability to work mandatory overtime including weekend work when needed
Teamwork and strong interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

2+ years strongly preferred
Experience with Powered Industrial Vehicles (Forklifts, lift trucks, pallet jacks) strongly preferred
Experience with safety and quality systems, preferably in a Material Handling capacity preferred

Responsibilities

Ensure all EOHS requirements (Environmental Occupational Health and Safety) are met while handling materials and operating equipment.
Ensure all quality systems such as Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) and Standard Operating Procedures(SOPs) are followed during all material movements and housekeeping processes.
Work with the material handler team to ensure all material movements and SAP transactions are complete to meet production and shipping needs.
Promote teamwork to achieve all goals for the warehouse and the facility.
Take initiative to identify issues and offer continuous improvement actions in safety, quality, and productivity.
Material movement activities including the receiving, sampling, staging of materials for production.
Put-away, shipping, inventory control, housekeeping, warehousing maintenance, recycling/waste transport, problem solving, and continuous improvement.
EOHS responsibilities include understanding and adherence to all facility requirements such as Minimum Safe Behaviors (MSBs), proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and compliance with all storage and disposal requirements.
Safe operation, maintenance, and site training for all powered lifts. Also responsible for racking, docks, stretch wrapping, sampling, and labeling systems.
Receiving inspections, sampling, daily housekeeping, and cGMP/Micro compliance for all material storage.
Control inventory via accurate physical and SAP/Warehouse Management System (WMS) tracking of the quantity and movement of every material.
Receiving, shipping, staging, of materials; use of scanner; perform bin control, confirmations, inventory reporting/adjustments, and troubleshooting.
Perform housekeeping protocols/audits, management of storage areas, visual workplace (VWP) continuous improvement, and driver hosting.

Benefits

medical
dental
vision
basic life insurance
paid parental leave
disability coverage
participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements
a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days
13 paid holidays
Paid sick leave