Material Handler

Charles Industries.•Canton, MO

About The Position

The Material Handler transports materials, supplies, and finished products to designated locations, retrieving and distributing 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 documents for quality and accuracy. The Material Handler confirms shipping details and special instructions, expedites shipments affecting the manufacturing schedule, checks product labels, quantities, packaging, and inbound freight, and transports and loads materials and finished goods. The role also resolves issues with colleagues, contractors, or vendors; validates and forwards invoices to accounting; and collects and properly disposes of scrap materials while maintaining a safe, clean work environment. Regular tow-motor operation is required to load and unload trucks, clear production lines, and move and stack materials in the plant. Occasional tow-motor operation on roadways or in parking lots may be needed. Other related duties may be assigned. There are no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

At least two years of related experience.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Excellent verbal communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Good math and written communication skills.
Efficient time-management skills.
Knowledge of UPS WorldShip and FedEx shipping software.
Knowledge of MS Office applications.
Ability to meet the physical demands described, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.
Regularly stand and use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; frequently walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and occasionally reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, talk or hear, and taste or smell.
Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently handle and/or move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally handle and/or move more than 100 pounds, following the stated assistance and lifting-device rules.
Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Nice To Haves

College coursework or other formal training in a related field preferred.
Forklift certification preferred.
Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

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 and accompanying documents for quality and accuracy.
Confirm shipping details and special instructions, and expedite shipments that affect the manufacturing schedule.
Check product labels, quantities, packaging conditions, and 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 on roadways or in parking lots to unload, move, or store materials.
Perform other related duties as assigned.