Material Handler

DENTALEZ•Bay Minette, AL

7d•$18 - $20

About The Position

The Material Handler is responsible for the safe and efficient flow of materials through the plant and for accurately processing related paperwork. The role handles incoming freight, moves and stages materials, supports production and customer order fulfillment, and follows applicable safety procedures. It also requires regular attendance, accurate labor and production documentation, and the ability to work with limited direct supervision in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to read, write, and communicate verbally in English.
Excellent communication skills when working with in-house staff and outside vendors, including freight carriers and sales personnel.
Proficiency using a personal computer, including Windows-based applications.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions.
Ability to prioritize and multitask.
Resourcefulness and self-direction, with the ability to work with limited direct supervision.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, quickly changing environment.
Alertness, concentration, good judgment, and analytical skills.
Ability to sit, stand, and perform repetitive activities for sustained periods.
Ability to move about the facility to interact with employees and manage multiple jobs at once.
Ability to type frequently on a standard PC keyboard and write legibly.
Ability to read written information and understand conceptual material.
Ability to safely operate a forklift and other material-handling equipment.
Ability to lift 75 pounds with assistance and 50 pounds occasionally.
More than six months of experience in a materials and/or logistics role in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

Nice To Haves

More than six months of experience in a materials and/or logistics role in a manufacturing environment.
Experience with Oracle, SAP, or a similar inventory control system.
Experience with UPS Worldship.

Responsibilities

Read work orders or follow oral instructions to determine which materials or containers need to be moved.
Open containers using appropriate hand tools.
Load and unload materials by hand onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves.
Load materials into vehicles and install strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage during transit.
Move materials between storage or work sites and designated areas using hand trucks, electric dollies, or other equipment.
Secure lifting attachments and move loads using hand-operated cranes or hoists, or signal crane and hoist operators.
Lift heavy objects by hand or with a power hoist, and clean work areas, machines, and equipment.
Make simple adjustments or repairs, such as realigning belts or replacing rollers, using hand tools.
Occasionally operate an industrial truck or electric hoist to assist with moving or loading materials and products.
Unload incoming trucks and verify and inspect incoming freight for damage.
Pick parts from warehouse locations and deliver them to production lines, accurately marking pick lists and pick tickets.
Submit labor, time, and production documents accurately and on time.
Select and process customer orders accurately to meet customer expectations.
Complete required safety training.
Initiate solutions to quality-related problems, prevent non-conforming product, and make and implement decisions within areas of responsibility.
Report possible safety hazards to a supervisor or lead person.
Perform other duties as assigned.