The Material Handler is responsible for receiving, storing, picking and distributing material and products within establishment. . • Reads production schedule, customer order, work order, shipping order, or requisition to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed. • Transports materials and items from receiving or production areas to storage or to other designated areas. • Sorts and places materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence such as size, type, style, color, or product code. • Fills requisitions, work orders, or requests for materials, or other stock items and distributes items to production areas. • Assembles customer orders from stock and places orders on pallets. • Marks materials with identifying information. • Opens bales, crates, and other containers. • Records amounts of materials or items received or distributed. • Weighs or counts items for distribution within plant to ensure conformance to company standards. • Certified to drive material handling equipment. • Transports stored items within the warehouse. • Loads and unloads trailers of palletized and non-palletized product. • Utilizes manual and automated material handling equipment. • Practices and adheres to appropriate safety and hygiene guidelines/procedures for safe housekeeping and personal protection. • Keeps work area clean and removes trash from work area floor. • Stores supplies in designated areas. • Keeps work area aisles/exits clear and free from obstructions. • Follows instructions for safe lifting/carrying of various sizes, shapes, and weights; identifies/reports defective equipment. • Reports all job-related injuries to supervision. • Takes photos of incoming or outgoing load and log items and pictures for documentation. • Uses computer to enter records. • Where applicable, climbs and works at the heights of material tanks. • May climb on top or into tank trailers to check seals and take samples. • May prepare and takes a cycle count inventory of all merchandise; records counts on cycle count sheets. • Mandatory overtime may be required. • Supports and participates in Continuous Improvement initiatives including 5S (sort, set, shine, standardize, and sustain). • May perform other duties as required.
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees