Material Handler

Department: Logistics

Positions Supervised: None

FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt

Reports to: Procurement & Logistics Manager

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GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB

The Material Handler will support the organization by receiving all inventory, packing, and shipping orders and providing outstanding customer service. They are a key player in the production team by ensuring that all material is staged appropriately for use in the production schedule.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the major functions of this position and are not intended to be a detailed description of all the work/functions that may be required. Other duties may be assigned.

• Handles all materials in a safe and orderly manner according to product requirements and standard operating procedures within specified time periods independently.

• Unpacks, examines, and routes incoming shipments, rejects, and reports defective or damaged items, records shortages accurately. Receives and processes all defective parts returned for replacement or credit

• Load and unload goods from trucks manually and by use of hand trucks and/or forklift

• Pulls, weighs and delivers material from exact batch numbers for production with 100% accuracy.

• Employ inventory control methods to ensure accurate counts at all times

• Record identifying product information into company database

• Responsible for managing all outbound shipments, including preparation of paperwork, management of packaging materials inventories, packaging of product to be shipped, and arrangement of transportation to final destination with 100% accuracy

QUALIFICATIONS: 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 .

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 1-3 years of receiving experience

• 1-3 years of packing and shipping experience

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office

• Knowledge and experience with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)