Materials Handler I

Overview

The Material Handler I is a full-time, overtime-eligible, entry-level position that reports to the Materials Management Team. The Materials Handler I is responsible for performing manual and clerical duties related to shipping, receiving, inspecting, storing, issuing, and delivering a variety of materials, equipment, and supplies.

The pay range for this position is $17.36 to $23.27 per hour. Compensation will be determined based on education, experience, and other factors in accordance with applicable laws.

Essential Functions

• 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 purchasing to rectify.
• Processes RMA’s. Return Material Authorization.
• Perform cycle counts on inventory items.
• Prepares materials for shipment by picking, packaging, and shipping.
• Prepare orders for shipments in accordance with pick tickets, customer requirements, and packaging guidelines (IATA and DOT) through accepted methods/practices.
• Operates material handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks or dollies to move stock or reorganize storage.
• Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Required:

• General shipping or Warehouse experience (0 – 2 years).
• Basic math skills, including the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in multiple units of measure.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Office products, as well as PC based equipment, printers, and other peripherals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and to prioritize responsibilities.
• The ability to work the department schedule of M-F 8:00am-5:00pm with the flexibility to work overtime as needed.

Preferred:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to obtain a forklift license.
• Valid driver’s license.

Physical Requirements

• Lift up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Able to occasionally move about inside the warehouse as well as the facility.
• Able to remain stationary for an extended length of time.
• Operate computers and other office equipment.
• Push, pull, carry, or maneuver heavier items with additional manpower or appropriate devices.
• Traverse about the facility, carry and climb ladders, work from heights, crawl under equipment, and have the dexterity to work with trade tools.
• Able to function in extreme hot and cold weather and non-weather conditions, such as freezers.