Material Handler Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license.
• Forklift certification required within one month of hire.
• Proficiency in MS Office and basic computer skills.
• Effective communication and excellent teamwork skills.
• Basic math skills and ability to read labels and numbers.
• Ability to perform data entry as required.
• Ability to follow established procedures.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to operate forklift trucks at high heights.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• Vocational or technical certification.
• Manufacturing or inventory/warehouse experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate powered industrial trucks and other powered material-moving equipment, including box trucks.
• Perform put-away and pulling functions based on customer orders, selecting the correct products for each order item.
• Load and unload incoming and outbound trucks and sea containers.
• Issue work order-based components and supplies to Repackaging and Production.
• Break down mixed pallets as applicable.
• Pull replenishments and assist with put-away, ensuring the correct products and quantities are pulled per transfer orders.
• Record inventory transactions promptly and accurately.
• Maintain a first-in, first-out supply route.
• Distribute production schedules for specific processes to ensure schedule compliance, and communicate deviations or abnormalities to the Supervisor and appropriate levels.
• Provide emergency support to Aftermarket, Repackaging, Shipping, and Production assembly as required.
• Support operations in Aftermarket, Logistics, and both WV KD warehouses.
• Organize and secure stored materials such as bales and super sacks.
• Inspect powered industrial trucks and rack areas daily to ensure equipment and working conditions are safe and suitable.
• Complete powered industrial truck operator training, maintain certification, and notify the supervisor before certification expires.
• Report damage to racks, faulty equipment, and other safety hazards.
• Keep the workspace clean and organized in accordance with 5S standards.
• Notify management promptly of abnormalities.
• Carry out other duties as assigned by management.
• Adhere to applicable company policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan with company match of up to 6%.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Paid maternity and paternity leave.