Materials Handler

About the position

As the Material Handler you will receive, identify, store and deliver a wide variety of raw material and manufactured/purchased parts for additional processing, assembly, machining, or direct shipment. In this role you will also label, pack, and load items for shipment according to specifications.

Responsibilities

• Work from shop orders, receiving reports, material requisitions, repair order lists and/or verbal instructions to identify disposition of materials
• Receive, identify, issue and store material/parts in established location using appropriate identification method
• Fill and distribute basic material and repair orders
• Label, pack and load items for shipment according to specifications
• Unload incoming trucks as directed; inspect for damage; compare items and quantities received against freight bills
• Perform cycle count to maintain inventory accuracy
• Detect defective materials, unusual conditions or operating difficulties and report to supervisor describing in accurate detail to ensure proper corrective actions
• Operate materials handling equipment such as forklift, pallet jacks, hand trucks or dollies to move stock or organize storage
• Responsible for the proper handling and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste in accordance with local, state, and federal requirements (USA only)
• Maintain equipment and work area in clean and orderly fashion
• Perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years of experience in material handling, inventory control, warehouse operations