Material Handler (5:00 am - 1:00 pm, Mon - Fri)

Job Summary

Responsible for the transfer of materials between Receiving, Production, and Distribution in a timely, accurate manner.

Essential Functions

• Operate forklift and/or reach truck to pick up and deliver materials to various areas in the Production Department
• Move skids and take them to stock area or Shipping/Receiving area using forklift and/or reach truck 
• Follow OSHA and other safety regulations
• Physically transfer materials between warehouse, production, and distribution.
• Utilize a handheld scanner and forklift tablet to ensure material is digitally transferred into the correct location.
• Keep receiving area, warehouse, and raw materials area clean and neat at all times.
• Recognize inventory issues and notify supervisor of potential shortages/overages.
• Communicate regularly with Line Leads to provide updates on inventory availability and place jobs on hold as necessary.

Additional Responsibilities

• Keep equipment clean.
• Ability to prioritize daily responsibilities in unison with production schedule changes.
• Support Shipping, Receiving, and Production departments as needed.
• Accomplishes all tasks as appropriately assigned or requested.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be able and certified to operate material handling equipment (forklift, reach truck, pallet jack)
• Ability to effectively utilize RiteScan and Ops Manager
• Ability to follow directions
• Strong communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations
• Reading comprehension skills

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Forklift and/or reach truck certified

Education and Experience

• Ability to lift 50 lbs on a regular basis
• Must be able to bend repetitively
• Ability to handle, stack, and move cases and drums on a regular basis
• Must be able to work overtime
• Ability to stand for extended periods; up to 7½ hours per day, plus overtime