Material Handler - Receiving - 1st Shift

Job Description

The Material Handler 1 – Receiving is responsible for receiving, storing, and distributing materials, tools, equipment, and products while maintaining a clean, neat, safe, and orderly work area.  Material Handlers must have the ability to manually move and lift 50 lbs regularly and frequently up to and over 100 lbs.  Material handlers must have the ability to work a scheduled shift and follow direction.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Use wireless RF device or desktop computer to perform basic Bar Code functions, including but not limited to receive purchase and transfer orders, print pallet and box labels, put away functions and inventory lookup.
• Process incoming freight in a timely manner.
• Manually lift, move, sort and/or place materials or items on racks, shelves, in bins or on pallets.
• Inspect products and packaging for damage or error.
• Responsible for repackaging or securing loose product.
• Record quantities and batches of materials or items received.
• Accurately apply labels to materials and pallets.
• Properly complete all paperwork.
• Securely band/wrap material on pallets or in crates.
• Move materials and items from receiving or production areas to storage or other designated areas.
• Ensure inventory accuracy of materials or items being checked in and put away.
• Correctly use a variety of equipment including but not limited to sit-down forklift, reach truck, order picker, automatic wrapping machine, strapping machine, and pallet jack.
• Safely and properly load and unload trucks using a sit-down forklift, pallet jack and manually.
• Inspect, use, and maintain equipment in good working order.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and organized working environment.
• Work in other departments as needed.
• Meet scheduled attendance requirements; may work long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Strong work ethic.
• Forklift, reach truck, and order picker certification or willing to be certified.
• Basic organizational, mathematical, and computer skills.
• Knowledge of proper safety measures.
• Ability to manually move and lift 50 lbs regularly and frequently up to and over 100 lbs.
• Ability to work at varying heights.
• Ability to stand frequently as well as the ability to walk, sit, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Ability to work independently or with a group.

Additional Information

COMPETENCIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Motivation:  Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.

Planning/Organizing:  Uses time efficiently; Sets goals and objectives.

Professionalism:  Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.

Quality:  Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity:  Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works accurately and efficiently.

Safety and Security:  Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Adaptability:  Adapts to changes in the work environment; adapts to demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Attendance/Punctuality:  Is consistently at work and on time. Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Dependability:  Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.