Material Handler

\PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Responsible for supporting the warehouse department (material handling, shipping, receiving).  Responsibilities also include keeping the warehouse clean and disposition of trash and recycling of pallets and/or cardboard in a timely manner. 

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

·  Operates forklift in a manner to transport material for production needs in a safe manner without damaging product. 

·  Ensures material is being rotated on a “first-in-first out” basis

·  Keep warehouse aisles clean so material can be transported in an efficient and productive manner

·  Maintain a clean and organized warehouse

·  Utilize production, shipping, receiving paperwork and compare quantity/quality of material needed 

·  Maintain positive work ethic, attitude and outlook towards fellow employees and supervisors 

·  Report any discrepancies of product to Group Manager or Lead

·  Performs all duties assigned by supervisor in an efficient and effective manner

·  Has working knowledge of product specifications and inspects products to ensure material is in compliance with product quality standards

·  Provides all necessary paperwork for receiving, shipping, etc.

·  Helps in other areas as needed when necessary

·  Dispose of cardboard, pallets and garbage from facility in a timely and controlled manner

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Must be able to safely lift up to 50 lbs and use team lift when needed 
• Must be able to wear required Personal Protective equipment (PPE) for extended periods of time
• Must be able to operate forklift safely
• Must show proficiency in the operation of all necessary equipment

PPE:

• Wears proper safety equipment, PPE and operates equipment in a safe and proper manner.

• Maintain positive attitude towards work and fellow employees.

• Detailed standard work document with schedule of all required tasks and when to complete them will be reviewed with employee when job is awarded          

• May be required to work or assist in other areas throughout the facility, any additional work as directed by supervisor or lead.