Material Handler

Material Handler

The Material Handler is responsible for receiving, storing, and distributing material, tools, equipment, and products within establishments.

Primary Duties

• Loads and unloads product to and from delivery vehicles and designated storage areas

• Reads production schedule, customer orders, work orders, shipping orders, or requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed

• Conveys materials and items from receiving or production areas to storage or other designated areas

• Sorts and places materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence, such as: size, type, style, color, or product code

• Fills requisitions, work orders, or requests for materials, tools, or other stock items and distributes items to production workers or assembly line

• Assembles customer orders from stock and places orders on pallets or shelves, or conveys orders to packing station or shipping department

• Marks materials with identifying information

• Opens bales, crates, and other containers

• Records amounts of materials or items received or distributed

• Weighs or counts items for distribution to ensure conformance to company standards

• Arranges stock parts in specified sequence for assembly by other workers

• Enters and maintains inventory records in the computer

• Prepares parcels for mailing

• Cleans warehouse area

Other Duties