Material Handler

This position involves a combination of manual and clerical tasks related to shipping, receiving, inspecting, storing, issuing, and delivering various materials and supplies, with a focus on supporting the Production function. Utilizing computerized or automated systems is essential for efficient task completion. Maintaining a positive work environment through respectful communication and behavior, fostering positive relationships with colleagues, is also crucial while achieving performance standards.

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New Found Land Recruitment

Category

New Found Land Recruitment

Posted on

October 11, 2023

New Found Land Recruitment

Salary

TBD

New Found Land Recruitment

Job Level

Junior

New Found Land Recruitment

Experience

+3 years

Best Canditate

This position involves a combination of manual and clerical tasks related to shipping, receiving, inspecting, storing, issuing, and delivering various materials and supplies, with a focus on supporting the Production function. Utilizing computerized or automated systems is essential for efficient task completion. Maintaining a positive work environment through respectful communication and behavior, fostering positive relationships with colleagues, is also crucial while achieving performance standards.

Job Requirements:

  • A high school diploma is preferred.
  • Proficiency equivalent to the 'Materials Handler II and III' positions.
  • At least 3-5 years of experience with order pulling in a warehouse environment.
  • Physical capability to perform physically demanding tasks, including frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds.
  • Strong communication skills in both spoken and written English, as well as proficient math skills.

About Key Responsibilities:

  • Inspect incoming shipments for damage or shortages and communicate with the supervisor for resolution, including completing required documentation.
  • Prepare materials for shipping, which involves pulling and staging, as well as generating necessary shipping documentation such as packing lists and bills of lading.
  • Operate material handling equipment, such as forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, or dollies, to move or reorganize stock.
  • Participate in loading and unloading trucks, including routing, counting, and inspecting items. Ensure proper weight distribution in trailers during loading.
  • Use handheld scanners to record the movement of products from storage to the staging area for production use.
  • Scan and return all unused materials from production to storage areas.
  • Verify that all materials leaving production are properly labeled and stored as required.
  • Move materials within the plant, yard, or work-site.
  • Review product pull lists or follow oral instructions to determine which materials or containers need to be moved.
  • Load or unload materials onto or from pallets, racks, and shelves; manual lifting of up to 50 pounds is required.
  • Transport materials between storage and designated areas using a forklift, hand truck, or pallet jack.
  • Count and record the number of units of materials moved or handled during daily production activities.
  • Maintain clean work areas, ensuring they are free of debris, and conduct daily walk-throughs to ensure safety and readiness for daily tasks.
  • Consistently attend work punctually.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.