Material Handler

Summary:

• Performs manual and clerical duties related to shipping, receiving, inspecting, storing, issuing, and delivering a variety of materials, equipment and supplies.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Incumbents perform many of the same duties as a Materials Handler Assistant but are distinguished in that incumbent’s exercise decision making and independent judgement due to a broader knowledge of the materials handling operation and provide on the job training and problem resolution to others. Incumbents may be responsible for a higher volume, high dollar amount and/or be assigned responsibility over one or more specified areas. Incumbents are expected to handle high-dollar cost and fragile equipment or supplies and hazardous materials, such as chemicals or gases, when necessary. May be required to lift heavy objects.
• Counts, weighs, or measures incoming or outgoing items to compare identifying information and variety against bills of lading, invoices, orders or other records; examines incoming shipments for damage or shortages and corresponds with shipper to rectify; completes paperwork or forms required for documentation.
• Determines method of shipment utilizing knowledge of shipping procedures, routes and rates; prepares materials for shipping by weighing, packaging and stamping; prepares necessary shipping forms such as bills of lading
• Provides on the job training to lower-level employees and resolves problems utilizing knowledge of shipping/receiving/stock operations.
• Operates material handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks or dollies to move stock or reorganize storage.
• Participates in routing, counting, and inspecting items while loading and unloading trucks; delivers and returns items.
• Transports high technology, high dollar cost equipment, laboratory supplies, office supplies, furniture, and hazardous materials to customers; secures cargo properly and safely with weight evenly distributed.
• Performs vehicle inspection as required by Federal and Arizona State Law; ensures proper documentation and package marking with appropriate placards when moving hazardous materials.
• Participates in ordering or purchasing standard stock items, such as recommending additions or deletions to standard stock items or ordering replenishments within established procedures and limits.
• Knowledge of automated or computerized system operation.
• Knowledge of record keeping practices.
• Knowledge of safety practices.
• Skill in lifting heavy packages and objects.
• Skill in operating forklift or other materials handling equipment.
• Skill in operating large vehicles in tight and congested areas.
• Skill in both verbal and written communication.
• Utilizes computerized or automated systems to accomplish tasks.
• Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Ability to follow instructions, and management directive.
• Ensure a safe working environment, good housekeeping and 5’s for your respective area and all of VBI

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); Technical Associates Degree; 3 – 6 years of work-related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses
• intuition and experience to complement data; Design’s workflows and procedures.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in-group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Project Management - Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities.
• Technical Skills- Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Leadership - Exhibit’s confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Inspires respect and trust; Accepts feedback from others; Provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates; Gives appropriate recognition to others; Displays passion and optimism; Mobilizes others to fulfill the vision.
• Managing People - Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; Makes self-available to staff; Provides regular performance feedback: Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external); Fosters quality focus in others; Improves processes, products and services; Continually works to improve supervisory skills.
• Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Visionary Leadership - Displays passion and optimism; Inspires respect and trust; Mobilizes others to fulfill the vision; Provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates.
• Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.
• Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Physical Demands:

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Work Environment:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to extreme cold (non-weather) and extreme heat (non-weather).
• The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather) and work near moving mechanical parts.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.