# Material Handler

Summary of Position

The Material Handler is responsible for supporting the processing and shipment of goods and services by the proper picking, storage, stocking and restocking of materials and supplies utilized. The Material Handler is expected to perform their responsibilities in an error-free manner while completing required paperwork and computer data entries associated with service center production processes.

Responsibilities and Duties

As a minimum, the following is a basic description of typical duties and responsibilities expected of the Material Handler position. These duties are not exhaustive and are subject to change as the needs of the organization require.

- Work efficiently while picking and restocking materials.

- Ensure stock tags and material identifications are correct.

- Performs daily cycle counts.

- Prepare and pack items for shipments according to customer specifications and delivery dates.

- Load and unload material from delivery trucks.

- Measure materials upon arrival to the warehouse in raw, uncut form and check the gauge of materials using a micrometer.

- Enter data gathered into computer system and generate tags to be placed on the appropriate material.

- Pull and stage materials according to the bill-of-lading.

- Perform dock audits to ensure the correct material is shipped to the customer.

- Obtain proof of identity from carriers and the appropriate signatures on the bill-of-lading.

- Drive fork truck through the plant to move material and skids to designated areas, safely.

- Operate the overhead crane to move material from machine to packaging safely.

- Strive to meet all customer expectations.

- Adhere to safety rules, regulations, and quality standards.

- Adhere to all handbook policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

- High school diploma or equivalent

- Basic computer skills

- Good written and oral communication skills

- Good organizational, problem solving, and time management skills

- Ability to measure using different tools

- Ability to read and calculate numbers and data

- Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction

- Operate with high integrity, maintaining positive relations with co-workers, customers, and suppliers

- Strong work ethic; initiative-taking

Preferred Qualifications

- One or more years of warehouse experience

- Fork truck experience

Physical Requirements

Physical demands can include but not limited to:

- Sitting

- Standing

- Use of hands or fingers

- Kneeling/Crawling/Twisting/Balancing

- Bending/Climbing

- Speaking and Listening

- Close vision (sharp vision at 36 inches or less)

Weights to be lifted:

- Up to 50 pounds—Can be accommodated with assistance and/or a lifting device if needed

Weights to be pushed/pulled:

- Up to 50 pounds—Can be accommodated with assistance and/or a lifting device if needed

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Tuition Reimbursement

- Paid time off

- Health insurance

- Dental insurance

- Vision insurance

- Life insurance

Working Conditions

Good working conditions. Frequent visual/auditory attention and involvement required to place tags on appropriate materials. Requires continuous use of computers to receive and give information.

Exposure to hazardous machinery, sharp tools, proximity to moving objects, noise, heat, humidity.

The physical demand and the work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

I understand that the above is intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions, and the essential requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all supplemental requirements. Sunshine Metals, Inc. reserves the right to alter, add, modify, change, and cancel some or all parts of the above as it deems necessary according to its business needs.