Material Handler

JOB PURPOSE or JOB DESCRIPTION:

Ready product for shipment. Maintains flow in assigned work area. Load and unload trailers for shipping and receiving (product on pallets as well as floor loaded). Maintain an organized and clean dock and staging area. Operation of forklift.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for using all material transporting equipment in a safe manner
• Operation of a hand truck and/or forklift
• Compliance with all safety rules
• Maintain equipment, fill out daily check lists
• Crates product for shipping at times
• Contact carriers for shipments
• Works with Shipping Clerk to ensure timely shipments
• Unload carriers for any inbound freight
• Load palletized material into trailers using a forklift
• Hand-load finished goods, including wrapped cabinets and other products, into trailers.
• Safely lift, position, and arrange finished goods to maximize trailer space while preventing product damage
• Alert Supervisor of any discrepancy in Bill of Lading’s or receivers
• Follows assigned production schedule and reports progress to supervisor as needed
• Maintains clean work areas
• Work with assembly for proper flow of product
• Willingness to cross train, with opportunities to learn and perform tasks or responsibilities outside of the primary job role
• Other tasks and duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

COMPETENCIES:

• Communication: Articulate complex matters and effectively express ideas and information in a clear and organized manner, so it is understood by others, both orally and in writing.
• Initiative: Identifying what needs to be done and performing those duties fully without being asked or before the situation requires it.
• Teamwork and Cooperation: The ability to work cooperatively within diverse teams, work groups, and across the organization, to achieve group and organizational goals.
• Attention to Detail: Accomplish tasks and processes completely and with a high level of accuracy.
• Organization and task prioritization: Effectively prioritize tasks to allow for work with clear objectives and ensure that all efforts are directed and aligned with the company’s goals.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent.

Experience and/or Training:

• 1 year forklift.

Licenses/Certificates: None

**Technology/Equipment:**Proficiency working in Microsoft Office Suite.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: None

Experience and/or Training:

• 1 year of experience working in a shipping environment.
• Logistics training.

Licenses/Certificates: Forklift Certification

Technology/Equipment:None

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:

Sitting, walking, speaking, hearing, and seeing. Listen and observe the environment for hazard prevention. Use hands for tools and typing. Semi-frequently lift up to 15 lbs. Capacity to lift up to 75lbs. Regularly lift 30-50 lbs. Some tasks may require the employee to bend, stoop, twist, and turn. Team-lift as specified by leadership.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Indoor working environment. Production area may be hot in the Summer and temperature-controlled in the Winter. Moving machinery, i.e. forklifts, moveable carts, etc.; uneven ground where cart tracks are identified. Air quality may be dusty and potentially require additional PPE in certain areas. Sound level below 85 decibels except in areas specified as requiring hearing protection.