Material Handler
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Description
STARTING RATE $18.86 per hour (Rate/Salary may vary based on skills, experience level, and position hired for)
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Receives, unloads, and verifies incoming shipments against packing slips, purchase orders, and receiving documents.
- Moves materials, supplies, and products to designated storage, production, or shipping locations.
- Loads and unloads trucks, trailers, and containers using material handling equipment and safe lifting techniques.
- Operates forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, and other material handling equipment as authorized.
- Identifies, labels, and stores materials according to company procedures and inventory control requirements.
- Maintains accurate inventory records by documenting and reporting material movements, shortages, damages, and discrepancies.
- Picks, stages, and delivers materials to support production schedules and customer orders.
- Assists with cycle counts, physical inventories, and stock reconciliations.
- Inspects materials and equipment for damage, defects, or safety concerns and reports issues to supervision.
- Maintains warehouse organization, cleanliness, and housekeeping standards.
- Ensures materials are properly secured, stacked, and stored to prevent damage or loss.
- Communicates with supervisors, warehouse personnel, purchasing, and production staff regarding material availability and requirements.
- Complies with all company policies, quality standards, and safety regulations.
- Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules, including wearing required personal safety equipment.
- Performs other duties and activities as required.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Performing only those jobs on which they have been trained and/or authorized.
- Working in accordance with safe job practices and complying with company safety rules.
- Using required personal protective equipment.
- Reporting unsafe conditions or practices.
- Making safety suggestions.
- Serving on the safety committee if requested.
- Cooperating during investigation of any accidents that occur.
- Taking an active part and participating in safety meetings, pre-job safety briefings, task hazard analyses, and Job Safety Analyses.
- Operating material handling equipment in a safe and responsible manner.
- Maintaining inventory accuracy and proper material storage practices.