Material Handler (Traffic Coordinator) 1

Celestica International LP•Richardson, TX

20d•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler oversees and coordinates the movement and control of goods and inventory, helping ensure shipments are delivered on time and in good condition. The role coordinates with stakeholders, warehouses, transportation providers, and freight carriers; maintains accurate records of yard activity and material movement; and adapts to disruptions in transportation or supply operations. The work requires clear communication, organization, analysis, and sound decisions under time pressure. Work is complex and requires considerable judgment and initiative. The position operates under minimum supervision, refers situations outside established procedures to a manager or expert, and may provide task leadership and functional guidance to other material handlers. It may be considered an expert in assigned areas. The role also coordinates shipments, monitors cargo movement, and supports efficient supply-chain operations. Duties include receiving, inspecting, identifying, storing, packaging, and shipping materials; verifying documentation and quantities; coordinating pickups; maintaining shipment records; and investigating and correcting shipment issues and customer claims.

Requirements

Knowledge of warehouse, distribution, inventory-control, and shipping/receiving practices.
Knowledge of personal computers and ability to learn and use applications specific to the work area.
Ability to maintain detailed and accurate records of material movement.
Basic math skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of internal customers.
Ability to operate warehouse equipment such as reel counters, scales, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
Ability to effectively lead personnel engaged in warehouse operations.
Specific certifications and/or licenses as required.
High school diploma and additional courses after high school, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
0 to 3 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Provide task leadership and technical expertise to material handlers to support timely and accurate inventory movement and control.
Perform receiving, shipping, counting, packaging, stock rotation, part identification, and shelf-life determination.
Facilitate accurate movement and control of inventory in the assigned area.
Balance personnel in the assigned area to minimize constraints that could affect scheduled material output.
Monitor quantity and quality output and lead the team toward group goals.
Audit transaction accuracy to monitor material-handler performance.
Compile data and generate reports on process effectiveness.
Identify and document processing problems and propose solutions.
Receive incoming materials, including handling, inspection, labeling, and delivery.
Verify received items against purchase orders, bills of lading, and packing lists; work with purchasing to resolve inaccurate deliveries or paperwork.
Visually inspect deliveries for loss or damage.
Prepare finished goods and other items for shipment; maintain necessary shipping supplies.
Verify counts and part numbers, pack items, and prepare shipping documentation and labels.
Schedule and coordinate pickup for outgoing shipments and interact with freight carriers as needed.
Post weights and shipping charges and maintain detailed shipment files.
Research and validate customer claims involving wrong shipments, missing parts, or defective products, and generate transactions to correct errors.
Check the yard, trucks, and drivers.