What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Handler - Gainesville, GA position at Cantrell - Gainco?
Major Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Counts, measures, and weighs various types of materials and products.
- Removes defective products or materials, places them in specified areas for further disposition.
- Constructs, lines, and pads cartons, crates, and containers using hand tools.
- Examines containers, products, and materials for quality control and ensures packing requirements are met.
- Seals containers or materials using hand tools, fasteners, nails, or glue.
- Enters packing, order, and product information in or on required forms, records, or other documents.
- Processes packing slips, shipping labels and custom documentation electronically.
- Checks incoming deliveries to make sure all ordered material meets quality standards.
- Loads products and materials into package-processing equipment.
- Reads material pick lists to ensure correct parts and components are pulled to fulfill orders.
- Organizes stock in the most efficient way using forklifts, pallets, etc.
- Work well in a team-based environment.
- Helps maintain a safe, clean workplace at is free from hazards.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Enjoy working with hands, enjoys operating at a face pace.
- Must have at least 1-3 years' work experience in shipping/receiving and warehouse environments.
- Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to perform the following essential functions regularly:
- Lift up to 35 lbs.
- Bend, squat, twist, reach
- Ability to climb a ladder
- Ability to safely operate material handling equipment safely (forklift, pallet jack, etc.)
- Ability to work an 8-hour shift (hours may vary) Monday through Friday.
Employment with Cantrell-Gainco is contingent upon successfully completing both a pre-employment background check and a drug screening. All candidates hired must be able to provide proper documentation of their eligibility to work in the US (I-9 form). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.