Material Handler

Charles Industries. • Whitestown, IN

5d

About The Position

The Material Handler transports materials, supplies, and finished products to designated locations and retrieves and distributes materials safely and promptly to keep assembly-area production running without interruption. The role receives, distributes, and stores products in designated secure locations; maintains accurate finished-goods inventories and records of materials received and shipped; and reviews shipments and documentation for quality and accuracy. The position also confirms shipping details, expedites shipments that affect the manufacturing schedule, checks inbound freight for damage and count, and validates, approves, and forwards invoices to accounting.

The Material Handler transports and loads materials, supplies, and finished goods, regularly operates a tow motor to load and unload trucks, clear production lines, and move and stack materials in the plant, and occasionally operates a tow motor in roadways or parking lots. The role resolves issues with colleagues, contractors, or vendors, disposes of scrap bracing, cardboard, and strapping, and maintains a safe, clean work environment. Other related duties may be assigned. There are no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Good math and written communication skills.
• Efficient time management skills.
• At least two years of related experience.
• Knowledge of UPS WorldShip and FedEx shipping software.
• Knowledge of MS Office applications.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Able to meet the role's physical demands, including regularly lifting or moving up to 50 pounds, frequently handling or moving up to 100 pounds, and occasionally handling or moving more than 100 pounds, following the stated requirements to get assistance or use a lifting device for loads of 50 pounds or more.

Nice To Haves

• College coursework or other formal training in a related field.
• Forklift certification.

Responsibilities

• Receive, distribute, and store products in designated, secure locations.
• Maintain accurate finished-goods inventories.
• Prepare and maintain records of materials received and shipped, including transaction dates, locations, and other pertinent information.
• Review shipments for quality and accuracy and verify accompanying documents.
• Confirm shipping details and special instructions, and expedite shipments that affect the manufacturing process schedule.
• Check product labels, quantities, and packaging conditions for accuracy.
• Check inbound freight for damage and count.
• Transport and load materials, supplies, and finished goods.
• Resolve issues with colleagues, contractors, or vendors.
• Validate, approve, and forward invoices to the accounting department.
• Collect and properly dispose of scrap bracing, cardboard, and strapping, and maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Regularly operate a tow motor to load and unload trucks, clear production lines, and move and stack raw materials and finished goods in the plant.
• Occasionally operate a tow motor in roadways or parking lots to unload, move, or store materials.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED