Materials Handler

Job Functions

• Assists in maintaining the flow of work and materials based on scheduled supplier deliveries, customer orders, and other internal or external delivery requirements according to established priorities.
• Performs and ensures accurate and timely computer and physical transactions as well as verifies accuracy of transactions/paperwork regarding receiving, stocking, movement, shipping or other required material or goods activities.
• Uses forklift, narrow aisle lift, pallet jack, scales or other machinery to disperse and move material. May be responsible for maintaining scale or other equipment calibration activities.
• May prepare, mark/label/tag and/or package materials or goods for receipt, storage, delivery or shipment according to location or customer requirements.
• Maintains orderly, clean and safe work area as well as visual controls of assigned areas.
• Generally knowledgeable and/or supports Lean Management (COS) and regulatory (e.g. ISO, FAA, ITAR, etc.) initiatives or requirements regarding shipping or receiving as applicable.
• Maintains and improves inventory accuracy. Assists or conducts activities such cycle counts, physical counts, hand counts or other inventory validation and control measures as assigned.
• Employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Requirements

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Forklift experience required with certification.
• Three (3) years’ experience or more in warehouse, stockroom or inventory control position(s) is mandatory.
• Sound knowledge of fundamental material handling processes as applicable including: customer order fulfillment activities & shipping, packaging, receiving, inventory control and disposition, supply documentation, data and transactional management, material distribution and/or delivery, warehouse or stockroom control techniques, and cycle or physical counting.
• A team player that can relate to people at all levels of the organization and possesses excellent communication skills with high ethical standards and a positive professional image.
• Ability to be flexible and able to function comfortably in a fast paced, constantly changing and ambiguous environment. Demonstrates sound judgment when following through with priorities.
• Ability to respond effectively to questions from managers and employees.
• Ability to work with basic mathematical concepts with respect to job-related situations.
• Ability to handle interruptions and maintain focus.
• Ability to work flexible/additional hours on short notice when needed.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and good driving record required.
• Basic knowledge of transactions within ERP systems (SAP) desired.
• Computer and keyboarding skills – General knowledge of MS-Excel, Word and Outlook.

Language Skills

Ability to read, write, speak and understand English. Spanish language skills is a plus.