What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Handler position at PETOSKEY PLASTICS?
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Material Handler (Shipping)
Petoskey Plastics is an environmentally focused recycler and film, bag and resin manufacturer providing superior products and solutions. We are dedicated to our mission statement: to earn the appreciation and respect of our customers, associates, and communities. If you are looking for a family oriented, career path focused company, Petoskey Plastics is here for you. We offer paid training and a number of different growth opportunities. Start your career at Petoskey Plastics today!
The Materials Handler will safely stage and transport raw materials and finished goods between loading docks, storage, and warehouse areas. Responsibilities include loading and unloading shipments in accordance with documentation and work procedures, as well as participating in inventory processes as needed.
Responsibilities
- Work in accordance with safety rules and actively support safety team
- Maintain a clean and debris-free work area
- Adhere to Quality Management System Procedures
- Receive incoming materials and verify them against purchase orders for accurate shipment, shortages, damages, or defects
- Pick, pack, and load customer orders, ensuring they meet shipping or customer order requirements
- Accurately complete paperwork and maintain organized records for processing
- Transport materials to appropriate locations
- Conduct safety and damage inspections of the warehouse, including dock doors, forklifts, pallets, and other equipment
- Use RFID to scan and track movement of goods in warehouse
- Manage inventory and participate in physical counts
- Perform daily maintenance and inspections of the forklift
- Provide break relief for other material handlers
- Perform additional duties as assigned by management
Qualifications
Education
- High School Diploma or GED
Experience
- 1-3 years experience in fast-paced warehouse setting
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Data entry and keyboarding skills
- Ability to read work instructions in English
- Commitment to safety and quality
- Proven track record of excellent attendance
- Proficient with weights and measures
- Forklift certification
Essential Functions
- Regular and Reliable Attendance
- Reading
- Writing
- Visual Acuity
- Ascend/Descend Stairways and Platforms with Heights of up to 50 feet
- Standing for 12 hours
- Walking
- Bending
- Twisting
- Reaching
- Pushing
- Pulling
- Lifting/Carrying up to 30 pounds (higher weights require a two-person lift)
- Concentration
