8063 - Material Handler

Petra Industries•Edmond, OK

41d•Onsite

About The Position

Material Handlers are responsible for receiving, processing, stocking, selecting, moving, and loading manufactured goods by hand or powered industrial equipment. This role prepares received goods in the distribution center for shipment to customers.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to read, count and write in English.
Employees who are in Safety Sensitive positions are required to disclose use of medications, over the counter and prescription, that may impact their ability to safely perform the essential functions of their job.
Prolonged standing, bending, stooping.
Frequently reaching overhead with arms and hands.
Feeling, grasping, and repetitive wrist movement is required.
Normal range of hearing.
Ability to see small writing at a limited distance.
Ability to climb and descend ladders frequently.
Ability to move and handle merchandise weighing 0-125lbs.
Ability to lift up to 50lbs, and up to 125lbs with assistance.
Expected to maintain 100% inventory accuracy.

Responsibilities

Grasp and lift by hand (floor to overhead) and carry heavy and/or bulk merchandise.
Use and verify accuracy via Laser Radio Terminal (LRT) or tablet to receive, process, stock, and select merchandise for shipment and audit the quality of work performed and location counts.
Operate distribution computer systems as required to efficiently control merchandise flow.
Safely operate industrial lift trucks and other motorized and non-motorized equipment to unload trailers, transport, select, stock, and load heavy/large merchandise onto trailers for shipment to customers.
Place/remove by hand selected merchandise onto/from conveyors, racks, pallets, and into/out of boxes as merchandise is processed.
Load and unload trailers by hand, floor to ceiling.
Meet safety, accuracy, and production standards for all assignments.
Observe and follow established processes for incoming and outgoing merchandise for shortages, overages, defects and damage.
Handle merchandise without damaging it during processing.
Maintains assigned work area free of debris and spills using standard cleaning supplies.
Attending team and department meetings as required.
Immediately report any unsafe working conditions.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Remains familiar and compliant with all Company policies and procedures in the performance of job duties and regarding individual activities and behaviors.
Maintains acceptable attendance in accordance with Company policies and departmental standards.
Conducts self in a professional, courteous, respectful and friendly manner at all times when interacting with coworkers, clients or vendors.
Other duties assigned as needed.