Material Handler 2 - Forklift

The Material Handler receives, stores, and distributes material, equipment, and products within the establishment by performing the following duties:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Reads shipment summaries, purchase orders, packing lists, bill of materials, and other documents related to the position within the DC
• Accurately and efficiently pick orders with little supervision
• Assists Team Lead in order completion to include labeling and checking to ensure labels have correct information and are placed correctly on the carton per the customer’s guidelines
• Moves freight from cases to corresponding bins with accuracy, transfers freight from the proper racks to their assigned areas and keeps forward bins stocked and organized.
• Accurately sorts packages by SKU for receiving and storage; and UPS and FedEx packages to be loaded onto trailers
• Uses hand-held scanner or tagging gun as needed
• Participates in meeting and functions as requested, and provides (and receives) feedback
• Exhibits willingness to assist in all areas of the department and warehouse in processing orders in a timely manner
• Maintains a clean, organized and safety conscious work area
• Perform all other duties related to the department.
• Consistent and reliable attendance is a must; as well as the flexibility to work overtime when needed
• Ability to identify key areas of improvement as it pertains to maintaining picking order, receiving product, pack, recovery, returns; improving processes and procedures to ensure all aspects of the position are performed correctly and accurately.
• Executes the Company’s Mission, Vision, and Values

Material Handler – Level 1: 

• Entry level position, in training.  Main duties include: cart puller, order picker, and floor replenishment tasks
• Unload and load boxes (lumper)

Material Handler – Level 2:  Able to prove consistent mastery of the following skills/abilities:

• May require certification and safe operations of order picker, reach truck, forklift, and pallet jack 
• Fully trained in all basic tasks (listed in Level 1) 
• Basic WMS system knowledge (look up locations, basic research) when assigned to Shipping/Receiving
• Picks with no errors (shipping)
• Trained in all Pack duties (pack)

Material Handler – Level 3: Able to prove consistent mastery of the following skills/abilities:

• Able and willing to perform duties in Levels 1-2
• INVENTORY CONTROL: Intermediate WMS system knowledge and performs (including returns, daily cycle counts, inventory adjustments.)
• WAVE OPERATOR: Advanced WMS system knowledge to coordinate the picking/packing processes among material handlers.  VA: Generate UPC tags, and various vendor labels. 

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to hear, read and comprehend (in English), operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, short correspondence, work orders and bills of lading.
• Understands the SKU process and recognize inaccuracies in product, packaging, case pack and description
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situations with co-workers and/or supervisors.
• Basic Math:  ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Excellent Hand-eye coordination and attention to detail
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one-or two-step instructions dealing with standardized situations; and able to learn quickly.
• Detail oriented, able to multi-task, extremely organized and able to follow directions (written and oral) with extreme accuracy.
• Trained and certified on various lifts: forklift, reach truck, stock picker, etc.
• Must possess a positive attitude and a strong work ethic

Education and Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree preferred, but not mandatory
• 1+ years of distribution center experience
• Prior lift certifications a plus 
• Verifiable work history
• Microsoft Office and WMS systems experience preferred for Level 3

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand and or walk (90% of the day) and occasionally reach, bend and move inside the facility to move product.  May occasionally climb stairs, ladders or scaffolds
• Fine motor skills:  required using the wrists, hands, and fingers to pull and inspect orders
• Vision: Required to have close visual acuity, color vision and depth perception
• Able to hear and effectively communicate with peers
• Ability to lift/move up to 50+ lbs. continually throughout day
• Moderate dust and noise due to warehouse operations
• Extreme temperatures: this position will work in a building that does not have climate controls.  

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.