Material Handler

Suddath Companies•Coppell, TX

About The Position

The Material Handler is responsible for accurately receiving, storing, shipping, repackaging, and palletizing products while meeting company standards for sanitation, safety, security, and productivity. The role includes order picking and packing, light assembly, record storage, shipment inspection, inventory support, and movement of products using material-handling equipment. The position receives close supervision, with detailed instructions and frequent oversight of work activities. The position works a first shift, Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturday work based on demand. The work environment includes indoor shop and outdoor settings with adequate ventilation, vibration, loud noise, potentially awkward or confined spaces, work above ground level where falls are possible, and frequent lifting and carrying. Employees must regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds unassisted, carry and climb a ladder, and be able to stand or walk for extended periods. The Suddath Companies provides relocation, household moving, warehouse and logistics management, and specialized transportation services. It states that it offers equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination and harassment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write simple correspondence; and present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and multiply and divide with 10s and 100s, including using American money and weight, volume, and distance measurements.
Ability to follow detailed but uncomplicated written or oral instructions and solve problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to learn and effectively use software applications such as move management, timekeeping, HRIS, and other systems used for job duties.
Ability to prioritize tasks and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds unassisted, carry and climb a ladder, and stand and walk for extended periods, including at least two hours continuously four times during an eight-hour day.
Ability to frequently twist, stoop, squat, reach above shoulder level, crouch, and use hands and feet simultaneously for repetitive movements.
Manual dexterity sufficient to reach for and handle items, work with fingers, and perceive attributes of objects and materials.
Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Pick and pack orders, including assembling products in less-than-full-case lots; perform light mechanical or electrical component assembly that may require hand tools; and handle record storage.
Repack or re-box cases according to customer instructions and repair or recoup damaged goods as required.
Count products, compare them with manifests, and inspect shipments for damage, infestation, and production-code dates.
Report shortages, damages, and mis-shipments on the appropriate forms, and sign for inbound shipments when necessary.
Safely unload inbound shipments and move products to storage locations; stack and store merchandise efficiently.
Ensure the correct number and type of products are picked and verify quantities, labels, and addresses against orders before shipment.
Transport orders to shipping locations or delivery platforms using material-handling equipment.
Stencil, tag, or mark orders as required; label, sort, wrap, pack, and repack products as needed.
Accept signatures for outbound shipments when necessary and move products into trailers, rail cars, or containers efficiently.
Assist with physical inventories and cycle counts and ensure proper stock rotation.
Operate a shrink-wrap machine; charge forklift batteries or gas tanks as needed; repair pallets when necessary; and clean railcars, trailers, and truck bays as requested.
Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area.
Comply with safety policies, practices, and procedures and report unsafe activities to a supervisor.
Participate in team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals and provide leadership through example and sharing knowledge or skills.