Material Handler

A material handler, also known as a warehouse associate or package handler, isresponsible for moving, storing, and handling materials in a warehouse or production facility:

– Equipment maintenance:Completing pre-use inspections and making operator repairs on material-handling equipment

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– Safety:Prioritizing safety and understanding company standards and regulations

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– Receiving and shipping:Receiving incoming shipments, verifying contents, and preparing finished stock for shipment
– Inventory:Maintaining inventory by identifying, labeling, and recording the location of materials and supplies
– Order fulfillment:Pulling orders from inventory, delivering production materials, and staging finished products
– Record keeping:Recording inventory statuses, units delivered, and units shipped

Material handlers play a key role in the supply chain and logistics, ensuring that products are delivered from manufacturers to consumers.
Material handlers need to have physical stamina, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.They should also be able to lift 30 pounds or more without assistance, stand or walk for extended periods, and work at various heights.