04 - Material Handler 4 1 1

Celestica International LP•Richardson, TX

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler provides task leadership and technical expertise to material handlers responsible for the timely, accurate movement and control of inventory. Working under general supervision and guided by procedures and technical methods, the role handles complex assignments requiring judgment and initiative. The position may provide functional guidance to colleagues and demonstrate work methods to new employees. The role supports warehouse and supply-chain operations, including receiving, inspecting, labeling, identifying, counting, packaging, rotating, storing and delivering materials. It also prepares finished goods for shipment, coordinates pickups with freight carriers, maintains shipping records, investigates customer claims involving shipment errors or defective products, and processes transactions to correct discrepancies. The position monitors team output and transaction accuracy, balances staffing within its area, compiles reports, and identifies and proposes solutions to process problems. Work takes place in a manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Four to five years of relevant experience.
Additional courses after high school, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; educational requirements may vary by geography.
Knowledge of warehouse, distribution, inventory control, and shipping/receiving practices.
Knowledge of personal computers and ability to learn and use area-specific applications.
Ability to maintain detailed and accurate records of material movement.
Basic math skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of internal customers.
Ability to operate warehouse equipment such as reel counters, scales, pallet jacks and forklifts.
Ability to effectively lead personnel engaged in warehouse operations.
Specific certifications and/or licenses as required.

Responsibilities

Provide task leadership and technical expertise to material handlers moving and controlling inventory.
Perform receiving, shipping, counting, packaging, stock rotation, part identification and shelf-life determination.
Facilitate timely and accurate inventory movement and control within the designated area.
Balance personnel within the area of responsibility to minimize constraints affecting scheduled material output.
Monitor quantity and quality output and lead the team toward group goals.
Audit transaction accuracy to monitor material handler performance.
Compile data and generate reports on process effectiveness.
Identify and document processing problems and propose solutions.
Receive and process incoming materials, including handling, inspection, labeling and delivery.
Verify received items against purchase orders, bills of lading and packing lists; work with purchasing to resolve inaccurate deliveries or paperwork.
Visually inspect deliveries for loss or damage.
Prepare finished goods and other items for shipment; order and maintain shipping supplies.
Verify counts and part numbers, and prepare and pack items for shipment.
Prepare shipping documentation and labels; schedule and coordinate outgoing shipment pickups.
Interact with freight carriers as needed.
Post shipment weights and charges and maintain detailed shipment files.
Research and validate customer claims involving incorrect shipments, missing parts or defective products, and generate transactions to correct errors.