The Shipping Department Material Handler is responsible for operating a forklift as a means of moving product in a safe and efficient manner. Material handlers must deal with the stress of managing multiple tasks at once, and prioritizing tasks based on the situation at hand. They may be asked to perform multiple roles depending on what is necessary on any given day. Their greatest skill is having the ability to understand the safety/product/quality and relate this to the team.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Ensure safe handling and movement of all products and racks. All material handling should be performed with the focus on SAFE as well as secure handling of the product in order to avoid damage.
Monitor and communicate accurate inventory control within the warehouse.
Load/Unload incoming and outgoing trucks.
Perform periodic audits of stored materials for quality compliance. This also pertains to material that is being loaded and shipped to customers.
Process all shipping and receiving documentation and records.
Maintain a current and valid forklift license. It is required that you pass the test within your first day of work.
Working primarily at our main building but may be required to assist with operations in our other buildings.
Adheres to the highest standards of company safety programs, guidelines, rules, and regulations including all personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
Housekeeping throughout assigned shift to ensure an orderly and safe environment.
Physical and visual inspection of product is required to prevent non-conforming goods.
Competency (Knowledge, skills, and abilities)
Ability to take coaching well and communicates respectfully with others to ensure a positive teamwork culture.
Ability to communicate with team effectively and respectfully and during shift transition.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Self-starter with a sense of urgency and initiative.
Willingness to learn and be adaptable to change in a growth-oriented manufacturing environment.
Ability to use a tape measure and compute simple math problems.
Prior SAP or similar ERP system knowledge.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, follow standardized work instructions and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement culture.
Environment
Occasional exposure to moving equipment.
Inside work
Heat may exceed 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
Humidity may exceed 80%
Noise may exceed 85dB+
Physical Characteristics
Frequent standing, stooping, squatting, up to 75%
Frequent sitting, rotating up to 100%
Occasional lifting, pushing, pulling (up to 50 lbs. unassisted)
Occasional typing/keyboarding/preparing documents, voice- assisted as needed.
Education and Experience
High School diploma or equivalent required
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Numbers & Facts
Location
Plymouth, IN
Skills
Auditingunmatched
Coachingunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Continuous Improvementunmatched
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
Establish Prioritiesunmatched
Forkliftunmatched
Forklift Licenseunmatched
Housekeeping/Cleaningunmatched
Inventory Managementunmatched
Loading/Unloadingunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Material Auditunmatched
Mathematicsunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
Product Safetyunmatched
Product Shipmentsunmatched
Regulationsunmatched
SAP ECC (fka SAP R/3 and SAP ERP)unmatched
Safety Standardsunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Shipping Documentsunmatched
Shipping/Receivingunmatched
Team Buildingunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Typingunmatched
Warehousingunmatched
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