Material Handler Duties and Responsibilities

• Read work order or follow oral instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved

• Load and unload materials onto or from pallets, tubs, racks and shelves

• Load materials into vehicles; inspect vehicles for proper shipping conditions

• Unload materials from vehicles, inspect deliveries and shipments for accuracy and damage and prepare proper documents

• Locate stock. Count, weigh and record number of units of material moved, handled, or shipped.

• Prep materials for shipment by palletizing, banding, wrapping and labeling shipments.

• Pick and package finished products per work orders

• Enter data in warehouse ERP system, update records and file documents, electronically and manually, and prepare/distribute reports, as required

• Maintain clean area by sweeping or mopping. Comply with all departmental safety and sanitation requirements

• Convey materials to proper storage area. Rotate stock as needed. Optimize space utilization.

• Operate industrial stand-up fork truck or electric pallet jack to move materials and products.

Material Handler Qualifications

• Must have at least six months of related material handler experience

• Ability to operate standup forklift (Crowne)• Possess basic computer skills

• Knowledge of GMP, safety, sanitation and Hazardous Materials per DOT requirements

• Ability to effectively communicate information and respond to questions from drivers, other production-related departments (i.e. Customer Service) and co-workers in a tactful manner

• Proficient in math

• Must have High School Diploma or GED

• Ability to work in a cold environment (36° to -10° F)