Material Handler

Position Summary:

Performs a variety of duties in shipping, receiving, and/or warehouse

- Basic understanding of warehouse layout and how to locate material

- Assists in receiving incoming materials, supplies and equipment. Unloads trucks, compares received items to purchase order to verify accuracy and quantity of shipment. Inspects materials for damage and defects and escalates issues to Supervisor. Uncrates and assembles materials if directed and removed and disposes of unneeded packing materials

- Delivers materials to appropriate departments accurately and obtains proper authorization of delivered materials

- Assists in preparing crates and other items to be shipped

- Makes sure that items are properly tagged and labeled

- May drive forklift to transport stored items from warehouse to plant or to pick up items from several locations for shipment

- Complies with all HSE regulations and requirements

- Must be able to work with the team in developing improved work processes for the department

Required Test:

- None

Preferred Education and Experience:

- High school diploma or equivalent or equivalent preferred and/or training

- Minimum two (2) years industrial experience

Physical Strain:

- Bending, squatting, climbing, pulling, stooping, twisting, reaching, working at elevated heights

- Lifting up to 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 30 pounds

- Must be able to work outside in extreme temperatures or in a shop environment