Driver/Material Handler -1st Shift - Newark

Performs the physical or administrative tasks involved in the shipping, receiving, order fulfillment, storing and distributing of materials, parts, supplies and equipment. Packs, unpacks and checks goods received against purchase orders or invoices, maintains records of received goods and rejects unsatisfactory items. Lifts heavy items and may also require operating a forklift and a box van. Prepares and maintains records of merchandise shipped. Posts weights and shipping charges and prepares goods for final shipment. Examines, stocks and distributes materials in inventory and on manufacturing lines. May prepare kitting packages for assembly production. This job may be known as shipping, receiving, pick-packs, or store clerks. maintains records of merchandise shipped. Posts weights and shipping charges and prepares goods for final shipment. Examines, stocks and distributes materials in inventory and on manufacturing lines. May prepare kitting packages for assembly production. This job may be known as shipping, receiving, pick-packs, or store clerks.  

Nature of Duties/Responsibilities:

This job requires the ability to load, unload, and move materials within or near the plant or work site. It also requires the ability to perform warehouse and shipping activities, or any combination of the following duties:

• Loads and unloads material onto or from pallets, trays, racks and shelves by hand weighing up to 60 pounds
• Packaging and unpacking, crating and uncrating, strapping, wrapping materials for shipping.
• Functions as primary contact point for both, customer and internal management for all operational activities related to the shipping department
• Works with customer and suppliers to provide accurate data and proactively follow up for shipping discrepancies resolution on a timely manner
• Responsible for closing work orders and recording shipping orders on the computer system, printing and labeling items and shipping containers with the correct shipping documentation.
• Complete shipping documentation (Domestic/International)
• Reports to area supervisor for all matters relating to conformance, inventory or materials reports as required. 
• May be assigned other material handler duties and responsibilities, and is expected to assist with receiving activities as required.
• This position requires working overtime when necessary
• This position requires the employee to proactively practice safety warehouse rules.
• This position requires the employee to proactively lead and participate in 5S and warehouse continuous improvement activities.
• This position requires the employee to complete all training assigned and required for the position in a timely manner.
• Drive a box van/truck and forklift. Valid driver's license (Class C) and driving experience with a box truck required.

Education and Experience:

• This position requires a minimum of 1-2 years of shipping experience, including experience with domestic and international shipping documentation.
• This position require a valid driver's license
• Able to read English and communicate well with other
• Responsible and Flexible
• 5S and Continuous Improvement
• Safety Warehouse Rules
• Oracle knowledge is a plus, basic Excel and MS Word.