What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Handler - Mon-Thurs 4pm-2am position at Design Group Americas?
- Follow established safe work practices to ensure a safe working environment.
- Operate lift equipment (a.k.a. Powered Industrial Trucks) to select material and product from designated areas in warehouse and deliver to proper locations
- Operate scan guns
- Unload trailers on docks and locates material in proper areas
- Communicate specific department strategies with co-workers when necessary or when changes occur
- Fill out paperwork accurately when picking material
- Follow company safety policies and procedures and good housekeeping practices
- Keep Manager or Shift Leader informed, on a timely basis, of any safety hazards or problem situations
- Participate in daily clean up routines to keep warehouse neat and organized, compacts and bales scrap cardboard from department
- Use the computer system to verify and check on locations
- Make location changes when needed & accurately completes paperwork
- Locate and return material in proper locations
- Perform cycle counts
- Perform any other task necessary for the smooth operation of the department as a whole
Required Experience
- Ability to read, write and do basic math
- Must be able to operate or trained to operate lift equipment (Forklift)
- Must be trained and certified by Design Group to operate forklift and related equipment
- Must be able to do daily maintenance check on lift equipment
- Must have ability to read move forms and fill out properly and neatly
- Must have proven ability to work independently and cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors
- Receptiveness to overtime required
- Constant walking on cement floors
- Considerable bending and lifting required (up to 50lbs. on average/10lbs. maximum)
- Must be able to comply with Powered Industrial Truck manufacturer's safety specifications including personal protective equipment and weight limit guidelines. The specifications are subject to change at any time and at the discretion of the manufacturer of the equipment.
