Shipping & Receiving Material Handler

Job Summary

Makes inventory transfers in computer. Moves materials (such as raw materials, finished products, etc..) in shipping areas using electric, gas, propane, or diesel forklift tractor. Works daily to ensure assigned areas of responsibility are working with risk lowered to ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) specifically in an effort to achieve ZERO HARM so no injuries, illness or negative impact occurs to employees, property, the environment or the community.

Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. This description identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Other job-related responsibilities may be assigned based on the company’s pay-for-skills program and job-related duties as reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.

• Knowledge of safety equipment and procedures for shipping/receiving operations; ensures a clean and organized work area
• Operates forklifts and/or overhead cranes to load/unload material, and stores materials safely and efficiently
• Manages inventory by monitoring levels, performing cycle counts, and resolving discrepancies
• Runs reports (ship confirms, bills of lading, pick slips) and processes intercompany transfers as requested by sales
• Inspects finished products for quality, stages materials, and supports production as needed
• Trains new employees, collaborates with production supervisors, and handles other shipping and production duties

11am-7pm, Monday through Friday

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

The education and experience requirements listed here indicate the minimum basic educational knowledge and minimum previous work-related experience required by the job duties of the position.

High School diploma or equivalent; ability to complete simple forms and understand simple written instructions. Ability to perform simple arithmetic skills involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and decimals.

A Minimum Of 3 Months Work-related Experience Is Required.

An equivalent combination of education and work-related experience may be acceptable.

Forklift certification and Overhead crane (will provide in-house training as needed)

Ability to plan and prioritize setups, operations, and processes.

Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Use hands to feel, touch, grasp or grip tools, objects, or handles
• Perform repetitive movements
• Lift, carry, push, or pull more than 60 pounds with mechanical assistance as needed
• Stand
• Walk and move around
• Talk or hear (normal or corrected)

• Rotate body from a standing position
• Climb and balance

• Stretch
• Sit
• Rotate body from a sitting position

• Constant observation
• Near acuity and Far acuity, Depth perception, Peripheral vision
• Work in Dim or bright lighting conditions
• Frequent focus adjustments

• Buttons and Switches, Knobs, Levers, Cranks, Pedals

• Vehicles/heavy equipment such as forklift truck

• Measuring devices such as scales (weight)

• Hand tools

These duties may be modified or changed at any time at the sole discretion of management either orally or in writing. The above statements are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this position. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal…