Material Handling Specialist
About The Position
This role is responsible for performing material handling tasks within storerooms and production areas, ensuring adherence to safety procedures, and maintaining accurate records of material movement. The individual will operate material handling equipment, communicate with various departments, and inspect materials for discrepancies. The position is full-time, on-site, and requires a high school degree or GED equivalent. The work environment is typical of heavy industrial settings, and physical demands include a range of motion for lifting, carrying, bending, and standing.
Requirements
- Minimum High School Degree or GED equivalent
- Range of motion sufficient to perform general lifting, carrying, bending, stooping, climbing, working at heights, extended walking or standing, etc. is required.
- Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Nice To Haves
- Self-management
- Thoroughness
- Flexibility
- Integrity
- Willingness and ability to work as a team member
Responsibilities
- Ensure that all Hanwha Philly Shipyard safety procedures, rules and regulations are followed and met
- Read and follow work instructions, procedures and follow oral instructions to ascertain material handling tasks
- Receive, move, handle, and issue material in storerooms and in production areas as necessary. All handling will be by hand or with material handling equipment
- Count and record number of units of materials moved, received into or removed from the shipyard
- Enter receipts of goods, issues, disbursements, etc. into computer system
- Operate forklift truck and similar light material handling equipment as required
- Communicate with purchasing, production and other departments regarding deliveries, especially any associated problem
- Receive material in storerooms and other stock locations as necessary
- Inspection of material according to obvious damages, shortage, overage, and other obvious discrepancies. Complete necessary reports and forms
- Assist in delivering material directly to delivery locations.
- Collect and file all receipt tickets and other documents as required
- Attach identifying tags or labels to materials or mark information on cases, bales, or other containers according to procedures
- Maintain well-organized, tidy and clean storage areas
- Perform other related duties as required and assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
