Material Handler

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Supervise and coordinate activities within the shipping/receiving/warehouse areas of all incoming and outgoing shipments

Responsible for inventory cycle counts, including maintaining an accurate inventory of JLS and client materials

Move material to and from JLS within various locations – warehouses and workstations, loading dock etc

Responsible for the supervision and training of employees on materials handling as needed on such items as inventory receiving and storage, software, warehouse procedures and the loading/unloading of trucks

Studies shipping notices bills of lading, order invoices and other records to determine shipping priorities, work assignments and shipping methods required to meeting shipping/receiving schedules

Uses JLS automated inventory systems to record and update existing client inventory

Inspects loading operations to ensure compliance with shipping specifications

Oversees incoming and outgoing shipping activities to ensure accuracy, completeness and condition of shipments

Inspects material handling equipment for defects and notifies maintenance personnel of any concerns

Performs UPS, Fedex and other courier services as required

Operates forklifts and other material handling equipment as needed

Works closely with material handlers to ensure accuracy of inventory and provides backup support to the QC/Receiving manager as needed.

If problems occur, alert the JLS Transportation and/or Operations Managers to help resolve.

Ensure safety of material storage on the floor and in the warehouses to full compliance with applicable law

Continuously develop knowledge and skills as needed as the business changes

Perform other duties as required by the Operations or Transportation Managers from time to time

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

High school diploma required or equivalent related work experience

Must be able to operate material handling equipment such as pallet jacks, electric trucks and forklifts

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers

Computer proficiency preferred for the use of tablets, order management software and email

Must have the ability to do simple mathematical calculations to ensure accuracy of counts

Must conduct themselves in a business-like manner at all times as they represent JLS to our customers

Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary service to employees and customers

Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices

Physical Requirements:

Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.

Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, and other federal, state and local standards

Must be able to lift and carry up to 70 lbs

Must be able to communicate clearly on telephone and in person

Full-time