What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Handler/Forklift Operator II, 2nd Shift position at Gardener's Supply Company?
OVERVIEW
The Materials Handler is responsible for the safe, efficient, and accurate handling and transport of physical inventory throughout the building and to perform systematic transfers.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Successfully completes our in-house lift truck operator safety course, obtaining the ability to safely and proficiently operate the following materials handling equipment on a daily basis: Sit-Down Lift, Walkie-Rider, Man-Up Stock Picker/High Picker, and Stand-Up Double Reach/High Reach Lift.
- Is responsible for daily safety inspections of all trucks in use and bringing any issues to manager’s attention.
- Performs as a safety advocate for other machine operators and pedestrians alike.
- Understands and becomes proficient at the use of all materials handling software programs as well as the daily reporting schedule and routines. This includes replenishment routines and reports.
- Maintains good, clear communications within the department well as with other departments and staff in order to work effectively, achieve a good understanding of their needs, and to gain suggestions.
- Able to handle the physical check-in of product from vendor receipts.
- Obtain PO numbers and print proper receipt worksheets.
- Accurately check product against worksheet and packing list assuring correct counts, size, product, etc.
- Face sheet product, correctly identifying all critical information.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Works both independently and as an effective member of the team.
- Comply with all warehouse safety guidelines.
- Work overtime as required.
- Remain flexible and willing to change task assignments as needed.
- Works as needed in other areas of the department such as Bin Filling, Receiving, and Bin Maintenance.
REQUIREMENTS
- Possess math, computer & reading skills of a high school graduate (or equivalent) level.
- Proficient or able to become proficient in the safe operation of all material handling equipment.
- Detail oriented with effective communication skills and a positive attitude.
- Maintains a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner that fosters and sustains successful relationships with customers, clients, co-workers, and management.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK CONDITIONS
- Ability to constantly lift from 5-80 pounds.
- Ability to constantly lift, bend, reach, walk and stand during entire shift.
- Ability to open, cut, and handle boxes on a frequent basis.
- Ability to frequently push/pull with 5-80 pounds.
- Ability to frequently read inventory reports
- Able to work in a warehouse environment.
- See attached Physical Demands Page.
Materials Handler
O
F
C
COMMENTS
Lifting in pounds:
80-150lbs.
40-80lbs
1-40lbs
floor to waist
X
X
X
unloading containers, stockpicker, skids
chest level
X
X
X
unloading containers,stockpicker,skids
carrying
X
from skid to bin
pushing
30-60 lbs
1-30 lbs.
pallet jack/full and empty skids
pulling
30-100 lbs
1-30 lbs.
pallet jack/full and empty skids/ positioning product
Looking downward
X
lower bins
Looking upward
X
operating reach truck, locating & pulling product, cycle counts
Standing
X
all day
Sitting
X
unloading w/Sit-down, at PC for system movements
Walking
X
restocking/moving around warehouse
Climbing
X
stairs over conveyor
Stoop/Kneel/Crouch
X
filling lowest bins
Reaching:
Below chest
X
restocking, pulling product, load & unload containers
Above Chest
X
restocking, pulling product, load & unload containers
Handling
X
prepping cases, cut down cardboard
Fingering
X
writing on white board, keying
Communicating
X
with drivers and fulfillment staff
Vision
X
reading SKUs, bin numbers and labels, finding locations, avoiding trucks
According to the Department of Labor Standards
O= Occasional @0-33% of the work day.
F= Frequent @34-66% of the work day.
C= Constant @ 67-100% of the work day.