Sr. Material Handler

Avantor•Carpinteria, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Warehouse Sr. material handlers are responsible for executing day-to-day warehouse operations by following a varied set of procedures to ensure efficient movement, storage, and shipment of goods. Responsibilities include managing the receipt, inspection, and organization of inbound shipments, ensuring accurate product storage and inventory management. Troubleshoots and resolves operational issues, such as discrepancies in inventory or equipment malfunctions, by applying critical thinking skills and leveraging available resources. Operates advanced warehouse equipment like forklifts and automated systems and ensures the safe and efficient movement of goods. Supports the continuous improvement of processes by identifying areas for greater efficiency and contributing ideas for operational enhancements. Communicate regularly with internal teams and external vendors to gather and share information, often providing explanations and clarification to ensure smooth operations and alignment across departments. Manages tasks that involve less predictable or more complex challenges, often requiring the application of past experiences and the selection of solutions from known alternatives.

Requirements

High School education or GED preferred.
Entry-level 1-2 years’ experience - Open to those who are eager to start their career in the warehouse industry.
Must be able to use proper techniques to lift 50 pounds.
The ability to follow directions, with an emphasis on safety, is extremely important.
Must be able to use hands and feet simultaneously and for repetitive movements.

Nice To Haves

OSHA Forklift and HAZMAT certification is a plus.
Warehouse/distribution experience a plus.
Equipment with MHE likes reach truck operators and order pickers a plus.

Responsibilities

Unload trucks, trailers, and containers of freight; count products; compare against the manifest to check all shipments for damage, infestation, or production code dates.
Report shortages, damages, and mis-shipments on appropriate forms. Sign for inbound shipments when necessary.
Safely move all inbound shipments to storage locations and efficiently stack them as store merchandise.
Ensure that the correct product number, quantity, and product type (lot, batch, serial number) are picked.
Transport orders to shipping locations or delivery platforms using material handling equipment, such as forklifts, cherry pickers, or pallet jacks.
Label, stencil, tag, mark orders, band, bundle, wrap, over-pack, and palletize as required.
Compare quantity, labeling, and address with the order to ensure outgoing shipments are complete and correct.
Assign signature for outbound, as necessary.
Efficiently move products, cartons, and pallets into trailers, rail cars, or containers.
Maintain equipment in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion.
Operate equipment safely and efficiently.
Comply with company standards and OSHA requirements.
Keep accurate records and reports.
Assist in physical inventory and cycle counts.
Ensure proper stock rotation.
Key inventory adjustments in the computer.
Repack or re-box cases with customer instructions.
Repair and consolidate damaged goods as required.
Operate the shrink-wrap machine.
Charge forklift battery as needed; stack and or separate good from bad pallets when necessary; clean railcars, trailers, and truck docks, and bays as requested.
Perform other duties as assigned.