Material Handler

Material Handler

Material Handler

The Material Handler utilizes hand trucks, forklifts, hoists, conveyors, or other handling equipment to move material to and from, trucks, trailers, vans, or trains and within the storage facility. Loads and unloads material within a warehouse or storage facility. Relies on instructions and pre-established procedures and guidelines to perform the functions of the job and is responsible for counting, receiving, storing, shipping, and replenishing inventory goods associated with the warehouse. The Warehouse Material Handler works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. The Warehouse Material Handler will report to the Warehouse Lead or Warehouse Manager.

 Responsibilities: 

Responsible for credit return inventory by arranging for the inspection of materials; verifying count, and part number, and properly transacting returned inventory into stock.
Responsible for documenting/recording inventory movement within the warehouse when inventory is relocated to optimize efficiencies.
Responsible for documenting/recording inventory shipped from the warehouse.
Responsible for Identifying and labeling material, as well as recording/assigning and placing it in its assigned locations on the shelves to maintain inventory.
Responsible for lifting equipment operations to include loading and unloading of incoming and outgoing inventory.
Responsible for performing and reporting cycle counts assigned by the inventory supervisor/manager.
Responsible for preparing and securing outgoing inventory orders for shipment to destination.
Responsible for pulling and verifying inventory listed on incoming orders sent to the warehouse.
Responsible for the staging of secured outgoing inventory in the designated staging area.
Responsible for the pre-use inspections and preventative maintenance of lifting equipment assigned to the warehouse.
Responsible for counting, receiving, storing, shipping, and replenishing inventory goods associated with the warehouse.
Ensures material is handled, packaged, or stored in a way that does not cause damage or harm to people, processes, or products.

Qualifications:

College Degree or equivalent.
English written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of commonly-used practices, and procedures within warehouse management.
Ability to collaborate with others and have good team-building skills.
Ability and willingness to use warehousing equipment including pallet jacks, forklifts, cranes, wrapping machines, etc. 
Positive attitude, with a high degree of self-discipline and self-motivation.
Capable of using own initiative and working at times unsupervised.
Proficient typing and general computer skills.

PREFERRED

1-5 years of experience working in a warehouse setting.
Perform transactions in ERP, JDE, SAP, etc.