Material Handler

Bigelow Tea•Fairfield, CT

26d•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler is responsible for various tasks related to the movement and management of materials within the facility. This includes pulling and loading trucks for customer orders and interplant transfers, receiving inbound raw materials, placing materials in correct locations, and verifying accuracy using the computer system. The role also involves operating computer-related inventory equipment (RF and keyboard), conducting daily cycle counts, and completing required forms such as forklift and trailer inspection forms. The Material Handler will operate a forklift for loading and unloading trucks, coordinate with the Blending Department, and learn to use the RF equipment and LX system for processing orders and transfers. They will accurately pull and send out customer orders, stage raw materials for production based on shop order packets, and return unused materials. Additionally, they will place finished goods in their correct locations, ensure accuracy on the computer, follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and comply with company safety and health rules. The position also requires the ability to learn computer-related work and proper forklift operation, including passing a driving examination.

Requirements

High School Diploma or general educational development (GED)
One year’s previous experience in shipping, receiving or material handling operations or equivalent.
Computer-related experience
Ability to operate a forklift (training provided)
Ability to learn and understand the RF equipment and the LX system
Ability to learn proper operation of Forklift and pass required driving examination.

Nice To Haves

Forklift experience preferred

Responsibilities

Pull and load appropriate trucks for customer orders and interplant transfers.
Accurately receive inbound raw materials for Blending and production.
Place received materials in correct locations and verify accuracy on computer.
Operate computer related inventory equipment, both RF and keyboard.
Conduct daily cycle counts on inventory.
Accurately complete required forms (Forklift and Trailer inspection forms).
Operate a forklift loading and unloading trucks while coordinating with the Blending Department.
Learn and understand the RF equipment and the LX system for processing orders and transfers.
Accurately pull and send out customer orders.
Refer to shop order packets to stage and maintain required quantity and type of raw materials needed for production and miscellaneous shop orders.
Return and accurately document materials from work centers at the end of production run.
Place finished goods production in correct locations and verify accuracy on computer.
Follow Company’s Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
Comply with Company safety and health rules.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Learn computer related work requirements.
Learn proper operation of Forklift and pass required driving examination.