Material Handler - 2nd Shift

JOB TITLE: Material Handler

DEPARTMENT: Material Handling

REPORTS TO: Team Leader / Logistics Supervisor

SUPERVISES: None

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt/Hourly

JOB SUMMARY

Transports, stores, pulls, loads, and unloads products required for workshops, printing/assembly needs or stock replenishment.

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Material Handling

• Checks Decoration and Assembly Department production cells for status of orders being produced.

• Operates a computer to gather information or create picklists for components needed for production.

• Pulls and transports all required components needed/requested by Decoration and Assembly Department.

• Returns all extra components to appropriate warehouse and properly stores parts.

• Removes Work in Progress (WIP) and Finished Goods (F/G) from Decoration and Assembly Department and stages appropriately.

• Organizes orders and WIP waiting to be sent to the workshops.

• Pulls and loads required components and WIP for workshops. Completes all paperwork associated.

• Receives in Sub-Assemblies (S/A) and Finished Goods (F/G) from workshops. Verifies products, counts, and completes all paperwork associated.

• Stores and replenish stock locations to meet inventory needs.

• Checks and replenishes all components and other supplies in the warehouse.

• May be required to drive Company box trucks to transport materials between buildings.

• Inventory Control

• Operates radio frequency (RF) scans to maintain accurate inventory levels and storage locations.

• Operates IQMS system to gather job relevant information.

• Perform cycle counts as required.

• Safety, Sanitation and SQF

• Inspects material handling equipment for defects and notifies their Team leader/Supervisor or contacts maintenance personnel for repairs.

• Operates powered industrial trucks, Sit Down lifts, Reach Trucks, and Walkrides to move materials to and from locations.

• Completes a forklift checklist prior to operation. Refers all problems to their Team leader/Supervisor or contacts maintenance personnel for repairs.

• Adheres to traffic safety program, along with all other company safety policies.

• Safeguard's material handling operations and warehouse contents by establishing and monitoring security procedures and protocols. Enforces outside driver safety policies.

• Ensures that all operations are performed with the utmost regard for the safety and health of all personnel involved.

• Makes sanitation a day-to-day practice by ensuring that the guidelines for "SQF" are followed as a matter of routine. Internal inspections should result in few, if any, corrective actions. Corrective actions must be addressed in a timely fashion and not repeated in subsequent Whirley inspections.

• Restack leaning boxes and replace damaged boxes or pallets.

• Keeps warehouse areas free from stray parts.

• Other Responsibilities as Assigned

• Communicates with other shifts and departments to pass and gather information concerning daily duties.

• Assists Receiving by unloading shipments manually or with a PIT. Completes all necessary paperwork associated with shipment.

• May be required to work overtime to meet the department's operational needs.

• Sorts regrind.

• Any other duties assigned by your Team Leader/Supervisor.

GENERAL CONDUCT:

• Maintains respectful working relationship with Managers, Supervisors, Team Leaders, and TeamMates to promote teamwork and a positive work environment.
• Committed to Continual Improvement to raise personal performance above the standard and to develop new methods to eliminate waste, improve productivity and reduce customer complaints.
• Maintains excellent attendance as defined in the Company's Attendance Policy.
• Supports, enforces, and complies with all company policies and procedures, including safety and quality.
• Submits new ideas to improve Safety, Quality and procedural operations that will benefit the Company.
• Actively participates in meetings and discussions by providing suggestions for improvement, problem solving and offering feedback.
• Performs duties in a manner that encourages teamwork and sets a positive example.

REQUIRED SKILLS / ABILITIES:

• Company Policies and Procedures
• Safety Orientation
• Fire Extinguisher
• Powered Industrial Truck
• IQMS
• RF System
• Bills of Lading
• Steel-toed Boots

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to work independently and make quick decisions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Prolonged periods of standing or sitting.
• Frequent lifting up to 45 pounds.