Job Description:
Material Handler - Warehouse/Forklift
We are seeking an experienced Material Handler to join our Warehouse
team. This is a full-time, permanent role offering a Monday-Friday
schedule having hours of 10:30 am - 6:00 pm. and we offer a generous
benefits package.
We will train on Forklift use and will supply steel-toed shoes.
The Material Handler performs order picking and packing duties, which
require a full understanding of Warehouse procedures.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include: (Other duties
may be assigned):
Responsible for promoting and contributing to a positive, cooperative
working environment.
Reports all safety concerns to a member of the Warehouse management
or Facilities management.
Removes stock from storage locations and delivers it to assigned
packing locations.
Routes materials to storage locations; storing, stacking, or
palletizing materials in accordance with prescribed Company methods.
Verifies stock against pick tickets, noting and reporting
discrepancies and obvious product damage to management.
Packages materials for shipping UPS: selects the appropriate shipping
container, inserts any enclosures, selects requested mode of shipment,
weighs each package, and applies correct shipping labels.
As needed performs any special handling requested by the customer,
(i.e., applies purchase order number to carton, applies customer part
number to cartons, or repackages order as customer requested).
Prepares LTL orders for shipment:
Verifies palletization of orders to minimize freight charges.
Re-stacks pallets when necessary.
Checks items being shipped for correct item, quantity, and sales
worthy appearance.
Wraps pallets to ensure shipping integrity.
Weighs pallets and assigns carrier based on destination, commodity
class, and customers' preference in such a way to minimize customers'
shipping charges.
Runs and applies computer generated shipping documents and labels.
Prepares bills of lading.
Loads all LTL orders onto their respective trailers before departure
every day.
Restocks packaging stations with all necessary supplies from bulk
storage location.
Keeps the surrounding work area neat and free of debris.
EQUIPMENT USED:
The equipment listed is representative of what an employee must be
able to operate to perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Equipment used includes all in-house material handling equipment,
computerized small package shipping system, laser printer, tape
dispenser, and stapler.
Employees in this position are required to wear steel-toed shoes and
safety hats in accordance with the Company's policies.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,
skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and
to recognize similarities and differences between words and between
series of numbers.
Ability to print and speak simple sentences.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to add and subtract six-digit numbers and to multiply and
divide with 100's and 1000's. Ability to perform these operations
using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but
uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in
standardized situations.
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:
Knowledge of stock.
Ability to operate and be certified on all appropriate material
handling equipment.
Basic computer experience.
NON-MANDATORY JOB REQUIREMENTS - not absolutely required but
will enhance applicant/employee chances for success.
Experience with packaging for shipping UPS, FedEx, or postal services
domestically or internationally.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that
must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently
required to converse with others and be able to hear equipment alerts
and alarms.
The employee is frequently required to lift, move, and retrieve items
weighing up to 70 pounds and occasionally assist with items weighing
70-150 pounds.
Employee is frequently required to be mobile and regularly required
to stand while working at heights of up to 19 feet, handle objects,
use tools, mount and dismount, occasionally ascend and descend.
Specific vision abilities required in this job include close vision,
distance vision and depth perception.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made
to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is
exposed to mechanical parts and electronic equipment. The noise level
in the work environment is usually loud.
