Material Handler

Position Overview

The Material Handler is a position is designed for an experienced and knowledgeable employee. The Material Handler is responsible for preparing and moving materials for storage in the warehouse. They are also responsible for the correct packaging, preparation and storage of Finished Goods in the warehouse, and supporting production needs for raw materials. A successful Material Handler will be able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Job Functions

All Safety, ISO, GMP and Product Safety regulations must be observed

Responsible for daily inspection of forklifts and completing Daily Forklift Inspection Log

Shrink wrap and band Finished Goods as necessary

Prepare, label, store and scan WIP and Finished Goods into the warehouse system as required by procedure in both the North and South buildings.

Identify and repack all pallets of finished goods that are damaged during warehouse handling by Material Handling personnel.

Responsible for the storage of designated materials.

Support production by delivering and stocking, packaging goods, raw materials and pallets to production as needed.

Keep all work areas clean / organized.

Maintain organization of all cartons and other packaging materials in warehouse

Coordinate shipments of empty Gaylord containers with the Shipping Supervisor

Ability to train junior employees on warehouse functions

Non-essential Job Functions

Assist in quarterly physical inventory and cycle counts as needed

Qualifications

Requirements

Ability to work evenings and weekends

Willingness to listen and learn through on the job training from the Warehouse Manager

Willing to learn and back up Shipping/Receiving position.

Basic math skills.

Bilingual preferred

Forklift certification required.

Other Skills/Abilities

Ability to use computers, hand scanners, shrink wrapper, and banding guns

Ability to visually inspect pallets for defects and resolve potential issues

Prioritize duties in a fast paced, busy environment