Material Handler

Job Description
Top Must Haves:

• Stage orders for shipment according to shipping clerk and scheduler.
• Receive incoming shipments according to established procedures.
• Support the floor in all aspects of production regarding supplies.

• Supplies all departments with materials needed to keep production running and proactively seeks needs of various work areas.
• Operates forklift truck and/or hand lift truck to stage trays, cages, pallets, cartons, dollies, skids, cut material, and folded material to storage or work area.
• Empties waste containers in each process area.
• Separates and properly discards corrugated, printed material, miscellaneous garbage.
• Unpacks and examines incoming shipments, rejects damaged items.
• Satisfies all Radius (system) recordkeeping requirements involving receiving, inventory, and WIP movement around the plant.
• Uses RF Scanner to document and track material movement.
• Performs banding, stretch wrapping etc. of materials for shipment.
• Prepares and loads materials in a manner that will ensure safe delivery following job jacket and/or customer packing specifications.
• Acts as a double check that all paperwork pertaining to job is correct, CofA, BOL.
• Properly labels all shipments.
• Interfaces with truckers for outbound shipments; ensures all necessary documentation and samples are properly secured with outgoing shipments.
• Performs job duties in accordance with all federal, state, local, and company safety rules. This includes all FLT rules and machine checklists.
• Maintains superior cleanliness of work area and common areas.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

• 6-12 months’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience, preferred.
• Must have the ability to read and write complex instructions, correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Must be able to pass a Line Clearance Test and Ruler Test.
• Must have the ability to meet and/or pass the minimum requirement on a mechanical test or have demonstrated mechanical aptitude through prior work experience.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Experience with RF scanners and bar codes is preferred.
• Certified or licensed forklift drivers preferred.
• Must have good communication skills.
• Must have knowledge of loading techniques.
• Must be willing to work overtime as needed; significant overtime may be required during busy periods.
• Must be able to maintain good attendance.
• Must be able to perform all essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.