Material Handler

UGN, Inc.•Valparaiso, IN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

At UGN, what truly sets us apart as a great place to work is our culture, which we call The UGN Way. The UGN Way is grounded in our commitment to our values of Respect, Trust, and Communication. We are an agile organization of empowered Team Members working together to create outstanding results. We are proud of the success we achieve by collaborating exceptionally well, caring for one another, and holding ourselves and each other accountable to high standards. At UGN, you’re not just joining a company – you’re joining a team that’s committed to excellence, empowerment, and making every Team Member feel valued. Explore the UGN Way today, and let’s create the future together. Discover the exceptional UGN Valparaiso facility in Indiana! Spanning an impressive 180,000 square feet, this exceptional facility has been a cornerstone of innovation and excellence since opening its doors in 1997. Home to a dedicated team of 300 dedicated Team Members, the Valparaiso location embodies UGN’s unwavering commitment to quality and community. The Material Handler – Shipping/Receiving performs all driving and related functions in the movement of materials necessary for the operation of the Materials departments.

Requirements

High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
0-2 years of experience and/or training.

Nice To Haves

Prior knowledge of Oracle password RF is preferred
Forklift truck experience and certification (preferred).

Responsibilities

Perform pre-start checklist on forklift.
Safe operation of industrial forklifts.
Maintains cleanliness and operation of equipment.
Maintain housekeeping in the warehouse, storage areas, and docks, removing and dumping trash or removing recyclables from these and manufacturing areas as necessary to maintain 5s plan.
Effectively and efficiently move materials throughout the facility on a scheduled and as-needed basis.
Other duties may be assigned.
Unload incoming trucks and validate the quantity of goods against the packing slip or invoice and create a discrepancy report as necessary.
Verify incoming materials for correctness, quantity, and note any damage, and place materials in designated locations using the FIFO system.
Using the FIFO system, supply manufacturing with raw materials and shipping containers as required to support production.
Use RF Scanner
Load outgoing trucks to meet customer and UGN requirements.
Using the FIFO system, stage orders to be shipped and verified.
Unload customer returns and rejected materials in designated areas and notify Quality Control.
Follow the proper shipping procedure for individual customers.