Material Handler, Warehouse

Description

Performs any one or combination of related material handling activities. Operates forklift to complete material movement, loads/unloads, sorts and stores materials/products onto pallets and carts. Picks, issues, counts, labels raw materials and work in process (WIP) to the production lines and back to stock. Inspects documentation for conformity. Operates a computer and provides back up for all related jobs50% of the time, other 50% spent using the forklift/ reach truck.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 5 PM

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Issues and returns materials to and from the production lines. Completes daily room checklist. Maintains compliance training and certification for assigned area. Performs and documents inventory cycle counts.

• Maintains accurate data entries. Controls material damage. Identifies inventory discrepancies and takes appropriate action to reconcile the condition. Assists support groups in the resolution of material discrepancies.

• Maintains safe conveyance of loaded commodity carts and mechanical moving equipment. Follows area safety guidelines. Immediately reports damage or safety related items to area supervisor.

• Delivers, unloads and correctly identifies raw materials in conventional storage locations. Assists support groups in resolving inventory discrepancies. Proactively maintains accurate inventory levels, reducing the need to perform general inventory.

• Communicates daily with assigned production line and other support groups ensuring material needs are met. Maintains a professional temperament in dealing with fellow employees. Provides back up support for all area material handlers. Responds timely to production schedule and needs to prevent operational down time.

• Works in a team environment, which includes but is not limited to problem solving, utilizing interpersonal skills to coordinate activities, effectively communicate verbal and written instructions. Adapts to changing environment and/or situations in a constructive manner. Assists in area improvements, department changes and meetings.

• Adhere to cGMP guidelines, SOP's and plant rules/policies.

• Determines commodity needs and requirements based on operational schedule.

• Works with the team to reach consensus.

• Recognizes inventory discrepancies and reconciles accordingly

• Ability to operate a forklift or reach truck in confined areas and determines best course of action.

• Perform other related duties as assigned or required.

Minimum Qualifications, Education & Experience

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

• High school graduate or equivalent.

• Two years’ experience working in a materials or manufacturing environment preferred.

Work Environment

• Manufacturing environment.

• Must wear hearing protection, safety shoes, prescription glasses (if prescribed) and any/all personal protective equipment (PPE) required to perform job in assigned areas.

• Conveyance of loaded or empty material racks, loads can weigh as much as 900 pounds. Repetitive lifting of up to 50 pounds is not uncommon.

• Ability to push carts containing heavy loads and able to lift materials weighing up to 50 lbs. unassisted.

• Typically requires travel less than 5% of the time