What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Handler position at METRO STEEL?
The Material Handler is responsible for the efficient and accurate handling, storage, and distribution of materials and products within a warehouse or production facility. This role ensures that materials are received, inspected, stored, and delivered in a timely manner to support production and distribution processes.
While performing the duties of this job, the Material Handler regularly works near moving mechanical machines and is regularly to moderate noise levels. The work environment includes working alongside forklifts, walking and working is done on concrete flooring, as well as high places as necessary.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Participate in periodic inventory audits
- Perform operations and safety checks, including battery, brakes, lift controls, and fire extinguishers
- Maintain the cleanliness of aisles by removing any debris
- Adhere to and fully support all policies, processes, and procedures of the Company
- Physically inspect product for condition, and quality
- Compare packing lists to what is actually received and ensure that the products in each delivery match the packing list
- Receive products from vendor deliveries and unload trucks at the loading docks utilizing forklifts.
- Update the product inventory count as products are received and added to the inventory
- Package products for return to vendors
- Pull items from the shelves based on number, size, color, quantity, and quality requirements
- Ensure that orders are accurate
- Stage items correctly for delivery, and load delivery vehicles as necessary
- Plan and monitors product storage and dispatch
- Oversee stock replenishment
- Monitor stock control systems and process orders
- Shrink wrap products to pallets, and pack warehouse orders as necessary
- Operate scanners to ensure that the proper order is picked, and inventory is managed accurately
- Maintain a high level of health and safety standards and ensure that the facility is well maintained and is a safe environment for staff and vendors by following safety policies and practices.
- Perform all other duties as required.
Qualifications:
- Experience: Previous experience in material handling, warehousing, or a related field is preferred.
- Skills:
- Ability to operate material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to lift and carry heavy objects, and perform physical tasks as required.
- Basic computer skills for inventory tracking and documentation.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand, walk, and lift objects for extended periods.
- Ability to operate material handling equipment, such as forklifts and pallet jacks.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Shipping & receiving: 2 years (Required)
- Warehouse: 2 years (Preferred)
- Manufacturing: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Tavares, FL 32778 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $20