Material Handler

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• Manages materials orders from production and pulls inventory from storage areas to accurately deliver items requested.

• Reads, comprehends, and follows work instructions and established procedures, production schedules, and shipping orders.
• Loads and unloads materials and finished assemblies/subassemblies from trucks.
• Tracks inventory including materials and finished assemblies/subassemblies using check sheets, records, and specialized software.
• Moves materials and finished assemblies/subassemblies to and from production areas, storage areas, and/or shipping areas manually and/or using pneumatic or electric powered equipment.
• Transfers materials into machine hoppers.
• Operates powered industrial trucks to load and unload materials and finished assemblies/subassemblies.
• Stacks materials and finished assemblies/subassemblies into appropriate containers and prepares them for shipping.
• Packs orders including shrink-wrapping contents onto pallets and loading pallets onto trucks for delivery.
• Ensures orders are accurate and records inventory entering and leaving warehouse.
• Counts inventory as necessary/required.
• Seals, marks and/or labels containers as required.
• Cleans and prepares containers before utilizing them.
• Performs quality checks to verify containers and packing materials are damage free and in usable condition.
• Completes checks to ensure loads for transport are secure.
• Administers scheduled equipment checks including recharging equipment batteries and lubricating tools/equipment.
• Carries out all instructed/required quality checks and fills out appropriate check sheet information.
• Performs all assignments safely, wears any required personal protective items, and follows all safety rules at all times.
• Ensures all environmental (ISO 14001) policy initiatives and procedures are adhered to at all times.
• Uses all time wisely, works efficiently, and works effectively. Aids other team members in getting tasks at hand complete when necessary/required.
• Looks for ways to improve the production process. Shares process improvement ideas and aids in the implementation of continuous improvement measures.
• Keeps assigned work areas clean, neat, and free from clutter. Assists in cleaning activities daily.
• Takes instruction from leadership, cooperates with other team members, has respect for fellow team members, and functions effectively as a member of a team.
• Understands the importance of cross-training. There are many different tasks associated with a material handler position. Various tasks must be performed daily and team members are expected to be flexible with regard to necessary changes in shift and work location/assignment as needed.

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