Material Handler - 1st

ODL, Inc•Zeeland, MI

11d

About The Position

The Material Handler identifies and safely transports materials between storage areas, machines, loading docks, and trucks using established procedures. The role operates an industrial lift truck to stage materials according to move tickets, pick lists, or verbal instructions; unloads trucks; and receives and puts products away. It verifies part numbers and quantities and ensures documentation is accurate using computers, scanning devices, and attention to detail. Responsibilities may vary by department.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Two to three years of material-handling or forklift experience.
Basic computer skills and the ability to learn Oracle, MS Office Outlook, and scanning systems.
Basic math skills and working knowledge of part numbers and products.
Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, with the ability to prioritize responsibilities.
Ability to lift up to 60 pounds.

Responsibilities

Follow all safety rules while using production schedules or shipping pick forms to transport materials to designated areas; identify part numbers, verify quantities, and report inconsistencies or problems to a supervisor.
Process inbound and outbound cross-dock trans-loads.
Identify materials to be moved, cross-reference them with production schedules or pick forms, and move them to the required locations.
Prepare orders for accurate, on-time shipment.
Verify part numbers, complete and file appropriate documentation, and ensure products have proper documentation before transport.
Receive inbound materials and verify information and quantities against packing slips or purchase orders; identify and report discrepancies.
Use snips, a hammer, and other hand tools to open loads, remove strapping and wrapping, and dispose of them safely.
Place protective material around loads and use hand or automatic wrapping equipment to secure materials for in-plant handling, storage, or final shipment.
Dispose of scrap or trash in the compactor and activate its compacting cycle while keeping the warehouse clean and orderly.
Perform equipment and safety checks before the shift, including checks of the battery, brakes, and lift controls; prepare equipment for charging at the end of the shift.
Perform inventory cycle counts when directed and meet essential productivity standards in shipping and receiving.