Material Handler I

Gleason•Rochester, NY

13d

About The Position

The Material Handler works in the Logistics department in a manufacturing environment. The role involves stocking inventory, picking parts, cycle counting, packaging, shipping, and receiving. The successful candidate is self-motivated and able to work effectively under pressure, with flexibility to perform a range of duties and assignments.

Requirements

Experience working in a shipping, warehouse, and/or production environment.
Accurate data-entry skills and a basic understanding of SAP or another business system.
Ability to follow work instructions, present information effectively, and respond to colleagues’ questions.
Ability to read, interpret, and process domestic and international shipping documents in a timely manner.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and good interpersonal skills.
Highly motivated and results-oriented, with a focus on customer service and quality.
Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment and demonstrate sound judgment and decision-making.
Strong sense of urgency in researching, tracking, and correcting problems in a timely manner.
Fork truck certification required to operate fork truck equipment.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or General Education Degree.
Familiarity with inventory control systems, ERP systems, and/or shipping modules such as UPS and FedEx.

Responsibilities

Load and unload trailers using forklifts, manual pallet jacks, or electric pallet jacks.
Examine shipment contents and compare them with manifests, invoices, orders, or other records to verify accuracy.
Post receipts and material transfers to the warehouse, sales orders, or networks.
Organize and locate material in warehouse racks using the inventory system.
Clean and maintain supplies, tools, equipment, and storage areas in compliance with safety regulations.
Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and power lifts to move material throughout the building, including large 10-ton and 22-ton forklifts.
Pick materials using RF scanners.
Uncrate and unpack materials before delivery to work centers.
Apply rust prevention and protect parts.
Create, update, and close ITLs through the Gleason Quality System.
Follow the FIFO process and transact inventory accurately.
Reconcile lost or missing material.
Conduct physical inventory and cycle counts of warehouse materials.
Safely package customer outbound orders for parcel and LTL shipment.
Generate shipping documents, including packing lists, invoices, bills of lading, and other required international documents.
Coordinate pickup arrangements with forwarders and customer carriers.
Perform other duties as required or assigned.