Large local supply company is looking to hire a material handler for their warehouse to interview & start immediately.
The Material Handler provides customer satisfactions in the accurate processing of customer orders, shipping, receiving intra-company transfers and inventory counts.
- Operate a forklift, two-wheel hand cart, and scales.
- Retrieve stock to fulfill orders.
- Check outgoing and incoming shipments for accuracy.
- Check orders for accuracy.
- Inspect goods for defects and report damaged or defective material/product to supervisor or sales staff; no damaged product is to be sent out.
- Place compiled/completed orders in appropriate designated areas.
- Monitor movement and progress of orders to insure timely delivery.
- Order picking, packing, wrapping, labeling product and shrink-wrapping orders that are palletized according to standard operating procedure, making note to follow any special instructions on orders with customer specific requests.
- Keep work area clean, safe, organized and maintained by following the 6 S’s (Sort, Straighten, Shine, Standardize, Sustain, and Safety).
- Load finished product/orders onto trucks. Transport stock from storage to warehouse or where needed. Load or unload material inbound or outbound.
- Open bales, crates and other containers.
- Assist in counting of physical inventory.
- Wear the proper safety equipment and abide by safety rules at all times.
Competencies (Knowledge)
- Ability to follow instructions from management.
- Knowledgeable in TFI/OSHA Safety requirements
- Communication Proficiency both verbal and written.
- Organization Skills
- Mathematical Skills
Work Environment
This job operates in a warehouse setting, with some outdoor exposure during the workday. This role routinely uses warehouse equipment such as forklift, hand trucks, box cutters, and tape dispensers.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and stoop or kneel. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move objects that weigh 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Required Education and Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Two to three years’ previous warehouse experience
Preferred Education and Experience
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm - overtime as required
Requirements: Background check (NO FELONY HISTORY), pre-employment drug screen, driver's license + reliable transportation, High school diploma/GED, Lift 50+ pounds repetitively