Material Handler

Job Title: Material Handler

1st shift hours: Monday - Friday 7am- 3:30pm

2nd shift hours: Monday - Friday 3pm - 11:30pm

Location: Sanford, ME 04073

Duration : 3 months with possible extension (Long term)

Job Description:

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

As a team, the material handlers are responsible for material movement activities such as receiving, sampling, staging for production, put away, shipping, inventory control, housekeeping, warehousing maintenance, recycling/waste transport, problem solving, and continuous improvement.

EOHS responsibilities include understanding and adherence to all facility requirements such as Minimum Safe Behaviors (MSBs), proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and compliance with all storage and disposal requirements.

Equipment responsibilities include safe operation, maintenance, and site training for all powered lifts. Also responsible for racking, docks, stretch wrapping, sampling, and labeling systems.

Inventory control responsibilities include accurate physical and SAP/Warehouse Management System (WMS) tracking of every material quantity and movement.

Responsibilities include receiving, shipping, staging, scanner use, bin control, confirmations, inventory reporting/adjustments, and troubleshooting.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

Attention to detail with the ability to follow all procedures, and neatly document tasks with precision.

Accuracy to maintain inventories of each material with batch control using math skills.

Computer skills to operate controls (such as scale interface, handheld scanner, SAP computer transactions, computer email) with skill as trained.

Communication skills with ability to understand and assess team production performance via visual, written, and verbal communications.

EDUCATION:

High School Diploma or equivalent required EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum of 2 years' experience in warehouse or manufacturing environment, including experience with safety and quality systems required

Skill at adding/subtracting/multiplying/dividing with consistent accuracy

Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English

Ability to lift up to 55 pounds repeatedly with or without accommodation

Ability to work on feet for extended periods in a fast-paced environment with or without accommodation

Ability to meet shift requirements with excellent attendance

Ability to work mandatory overtime including weekend work when needed

Teamwork and strong interpersonal skills.