Material Handler - 2nd Shift Wholesale - M-F 2p-10p

General Nutrition Centers•Whitestown, IN

60d•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler position focuses on the movement of product throughout the DC, loading and unloading of trailers, and use of the warehouse management system to record the movement. The Material Handler must be certified to use all Powered Industrial Trucks, focusing on safety and efficiency.

Requirements

Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent, or a combination of education and experience sufficient to perform job duties effectively.
Ability to use hand tools and basic knowledge of power tools and forklifts.
Ability to become certified as a Powered Industrial Equipment (PIT) operator and complete in-house machinery certifications.
Capable of working independently or as part of a team in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Initiative-taking with a strong focus on accuracy, deadlines, and reporting.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division), compute rates, ratios, and percentages, and interpret bar graphs.
Able to read, write, and understand simple instructions, correspondence, and memos.
Willingness to work overtime as needed.

Nice To Haves

Preferred 3+ months of experience in material handling, warehouse operations, or a similar field.

Responsibilities

Become proficient in using Red Prairie Warehouse Management System (WMS) and RF Scanners to track inventory and materials.
Maintain forklift certification and safely operate Powered Industrial Tucks (PIT) to move products within the Distribution Center (DC).
Load and unload trailers using PITs and manually (hand loading).
Pull, deliver, and stage materials needed for manufacturing, ensuring they are correct and delivered to the appropriate area.
Post weights and shipping charges, prepare goods for shipment, and ensure proper documentation is complete (e.g., PO's, BOL's, receipts).
Re-verify material weights and product quantities for shipment.
Examine, stock, and distribute materials in inventory, ensuring manufacturing lines are well-stocked.
Communicate any inventory discrepancies to the appropriate personnel.
Use the company ERP system to perform inventory transactions and maintain records.
Utilize Yield Calculation Program to weight and manage waste and rework (e.g., reclaiming tablets, capsules, and netting).
Complete necessary paperwork and discard material in the appropriate areas.
Always ensure a clean and organized work environment, adhering to hygiene practices and maintaining safety standards.
Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) to ensure quality and compliance.
Demonstrate flexibility by rotating through different Material Handler functions as needed.
Safely use power equipment such as forklifts, hand tools, electric jacks, cherry picker forklifts, and other devices within the warehouse.
Perform other duties as assigned.