Material Handler

Georg Fischer•Shawnee, OK

About The Position

The Material Handler assists with the overall operation of the department by issuing components and work in process, managing warehouse materials, and transporting raw materials, components, and finished goods in a timely manner. The role supports receiving, inventory control, order picking, packaging, shipping, and manufacturing operations while following company safety, quality, and environmental procedures. The position operates forklifts and other picking and material-handling equipment, uses an Oracle wireless RF gun to scan locations and items, and uses a computer to check inventory levels and priorities. The Material Handler is expected to work accurately and independently, communicate with coworkers and supervisors, attend work according to the assigned schedule, and work overtime as needed to maintain customer service.

Requirements

Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in a manufacturing environment.
Pass the Georg Fischer Central Plastics test in the proper use and maintenance of lift trucks.
Use SAP and understand the priority scheduling system.
Work closely with others in a fast-paced environment.
Accurately handle paperwork, including pick tickets, receipt tickets, manufacturing orders, labor cards, and MSTs.
Be mature and responsible, able to work without supervision, and self-motivated to work quickly and accurately with little supervision.
Know the proper handling procedures for hazardous chemicals.
High school diploma or equivalent desired.
Certification by Georg Fischer Central Plastics in the proper use and maintenance of lift trucks.
Completion of the requirements of a “B” Class Material Handler.
Meet the position’s visual requirements, including clarity of vision at 20 inches or less and 20 feet or more, depth and space judgment, and the ability to bring objects into sharp focus.
Accurately recognize and translate numbers without transposing them.

Responsibilities

Understand and follow all company policies, procedures, safety policies, and documented work procedures.
Check that guards and safety equipment are installed and properly inspected.
Perform daily safety inspections of each lift truck per shift.
Package merchandise for shipment using pallet jacks, staple guns, paper and bubble machines, weigh scales, banding equipment, and shrink-wrap machines.
Safely operate forklifts to load and unload trucks.
Safely operate picking equipment, including high-quality order pickers, sit-down and stand-up forklifts, jack stands, and electric pallet jacks, to pick customer orders.
Use the Oracle wireless RF gun to scan every location and box or pallet when picking, packing, and shipping customer or manufacturing orders.
Support inventory control by reporting inventory deviations.
Help maintain a safe working environment for all employees.
Follow the assigned work schedule and attend regularly.
Work overtime as needed to maintain customer service.
Perform other tasks as assigned.
Use a computer to look up inventory levels and priorities.
Assist with receiving and material handling as needed.
Follow ISO 9001 quality, ISO 14001 environmental, and OHSAS 18001 verification requirements.