What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shipping Associate/Material Handler position at Away Staffing Services?
Our client, a manufacturer of laboratory equipment located in Chicago, seeks an experienced Material Handler to work 1st shift (7AM-3:30PM), Monday-Friday. This position offers medical, dental, and retirement benefits.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Check, weigh and count or weigh count wide variety of incoming parts, materials, and supplies.
- Check against purchase orders or packing lists for proper shipment, shortages, damage in transit, broken packages and obvious defects.
- Move material to proper department or place in temporary storage.
- Maintain accurate inventory records
- Open cartons and select samples for inspection. Deliver to inspection area.
- Operate power truck, hoists and other equipment in unloading, moving or storing materials.
- Requires high school degree and related training or experience of at least 1 year. Must have basic math skills and computer literacy.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 1 years' experience in a manufacturing, distribution or warehouse environment.
- Ability to safely operate forklift or stock picker. Forklift certification required.
- Ability to prioritize workload in order to facilitate on time shipment of ready goods.
- Ability to meet physical requirements of position, as follows:
- Work is performed standing and extensive walking.
- Must be able to lift tote pans weighing up to 50 pounds