Material Handler

General Summary

Prepares orders by processing requests and supply orders; pulling materials; packing boxes; placing orders in the delivery area.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Unloads raw materials received and stores materials in proper areas in Receiving Department.
• Assist with shipping, receiving, and returns, unloading trucks, checking in merchandise, matching purchase orders to sales orders, and distributing to sales associates for processing.

• Sort and place materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequences such as size, type, style, color, or product code.
• File requisitions, work orders, or requests for materials, tools, or other stock items and distribute items to shipping or to designated route driver storage area.
• Read customer orders, work orders, shipping orders, or requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, distributed, and/or shipped.
• Move materials and items from receiving or storage areas to shipping or to other designated areas.
• Assemble customer orders from stock and place orders on pallets or shelves or relocate orders to a holding area or shipping department.
• Mark materials with identifying information using the appropriate method.
• Open bales, crates, and other containers.
• Record amounts of materials or items received or distributed via the appropriate computer program.
• Assist in counting physical inventory.
• Weigh and count items for distribution within the plant to ensure conformance to company standards.
• May be assigned facilities maintenance duties as needed.
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves, pallet areas, and workstations neat. Always organize warehouse and work area for orderliness.

SKILLS REQUIRED

Include demonstrated competencies and physical, mental, & interpersonal skills.

• Communication Proficiency.
• Organizational Skills.
• Mathematical Skills.
• Technical Capacity.
• Thoroughness.
• Time Management.