Material Handler

Oterra•Sturtevant, WI

5h•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler works under general supervision and is primarily responsible for loading, unloading, and moving finished products within the warehouse, as well as packing orders to ensure timely delivery of customer requests. The role includes receiving, inspecting, locating, counting, recording, preparing, and shipping materials; maintaining inventory records and product temperatures; and keeping the work area clean and compliant with safety and sanitation requirements. The position also supports cycle counting and inventory control and operates material-handling equipment.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Ability to operate industrial trucks or electric hoists to assist in loading or moving materials.
Basic computer skills, including navigating email and data systems.
Knowledge of GMP, safety, sanitation, and hazardous materials requirements under DOT.
Ability to communicate effectively and respond tactfully to drivers, other production-related departments, and coworkers.
Ability to use a calculator to perform arithmetic with units of measure, including conversions to metric weight.
High school diploma or GED.
At least six months of related material-handling experience.
Ability to lift and/or move 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds with assistance.

Responsibilities

Read work orders or follow oral instructions to determine which materials or containers to move.
Load and unload materials onto or from pallets, tubs, racks, and shelves.
Load materials into vehicles and inspect vehicles for proper shipping conditions.
Unload and inspect deliveries and shipments for accuracy and damage, and prepare appropriate documents.
Locate stock; count, weigh, and record units of materials moved, handled, or shipped.
Prepare shipments by palletizing, banding, wrapping, and labeling materials.
Pick and package finished products according to work orders.
Enter data in SAP, update records, file documents electronically and manually, and prepare or distribute reports as required.
Keep the work area clean by sweeping or mopping and comply with departmental safety and sanitation requirements.
Move materials to the correct storage area, rotate stock as needed, and optimize space utilization.
Operate industrial trucks or electric hoists to move materials and products, and perform preventive maintenance on lift equipment.
Maintain proper product temperature.
Perform cycle counting and support inventory control.