Material Handler

Position : Material Handler

Location : San Jose, CA

Duration : 12 Months

Total Hours/week : 40.00

1st Shift

Client : Medical Devices Company

Job Category : Operations

Level of Experience : Entry - Level

Employment Type : Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens or GC Holders or GC EAD or OPT or EAD or CPT)

Work hours (Days/times): Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm

Job Description:

Job Requirements

• High School diploma, GED or 3 years of relevant experience required.
• Experience with MHE. Including but not limited to Order Pickers, Reach Trucks, Counter Balance (slip and clamp), and Dock Stocker.
• Forklift Certification required.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced distribution environment.
• Ability to read and interpret distribution documents.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision.
• May be required to operate MHE and use Voice/RF scanner.
• Ability to perform/operate in a metrics-driven environment.
• Basic analytical, organizational and prioritization skills.
• General distribution knowledge.
• The position will almost always have exposure to work near moving mechanical equipment.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without accommodation.
• Accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

General Summary

• Material Handler III is responsible for the safe, accurate loading and unloading of product within the distribution center.
• Uses ERP systems requiring location and storage of items, proper packaging, and methods of movement of materials.
• May prepare goods for final shipment.
• May prepare, coordinate, and execute documentation for final shipment for domestic and international.
• Will handle material either inbound or outbound based on business needs.
• The following duties and responsibilities are intended to be representative of the work performed by the incumbent(s) in this position and are not all-inclusive.
• The omission of a specific duty or responsibility will not preclude it from the position.

Duties and Responsibilities

Pallet/Case Picking

• Processing customer orders including but not limited to: scanning bar codes, picking and labeling boxes.
• Pick, pack and process orders.
• Processing orders through RF technology.
• Maintains an acceptable work area as outlined in SOP and work instructions.
• Responsible for following Good Documentation Practices (GDP) as outlined in SOP.
• Complete all necessary RF device training to obtain the necessary profiles
• Responsible for accuracy verification and shipment packaging.

Pallet Build

• Palletizing to include scanning, retrieving and placing completed orders on pallets.
• Re-palletizing products for shipment.
• May be responsible for dock manifest duties which includes scanning completed pallets and running the shrink wrapper.
• May be required to transport pallets by MHE.
• Responsible for accuracy verification and shipment packaging.

Inbound/Outbound/Inventory Movement

• Uses ERP systems requiring location and storage of items, proper packaging, and methods of movement of materials. May prepare goods for final shipment.
• May prepare, coordinate, and execute documentation for final shipment for domestic and international.
• Will handle material either inbound or outbound based on business needs.
• Inbound/Outbound shipments are to be loaded/unloaded utilizing the WMS
• Ensure every effort is made to load/off-load pallets in a manner that promotes safety and impedes damages.
• Completes all assigned duties in a timely manner in accordance with department standards and following department procedures.
• Locates and retrieves products as well as replenishes picking locations.
• Maintains an acceptable work area as outlined in SOP and work instructions.
• Complete all necessary RF device training to obtain the necessary profiles.
• Responsible for following Good Documentation Practices (GDP) as outlined in SOP.
• Must follow all safety instructions to maintain safe working conditions and to adhere to proper operating practices and procedures designed to prevent injuries and illnesses.
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned.
• May train and implement functions in SAP.
• Required to maintain current status in C2C training modules.
• Responsible for accuracy verification and shipment packaging.

Material handling equipment

• Material handling equipment must be operated in a safe manner by designated associates only. All damage and/or maintenance issues must be reported immediately.
• Equipment must be kept neat and orderly in compliance with established procedures.
• Must be able to maintain equipment certification at all times.

Safety and Security

• Associates are responsible for performing their job activities in a safe and reasonable manner and in accordance with safety requirements.
• Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse and conduct all activities in a manner that promotes a safe environment.
• All injuries, accidents, unsafe acts, hazards or conditions must be reported immediately.
• Report any suspicious persons or activity.

Quality

• Understand organizational quality goals.

Sanitation and Housekeeping

• Maintain a clean and professional image.
• To ensure the cleanliness of the facility, follow guidelines as outlined.
• The associate must maintain a clean, neat and orderly work area at all times.

Hazmat Training

• This associate may be provided with Hazmat training to include general awareness, function specific, security awareness, security plan and safety training.

Cross-training

• Become knowledgeable with the responsibilities of the other warehouse positions. Assist as required. Act as back up at times of absence or vacation.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions (Per the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990).
• While performing this job, the employee is regularly exposed to episodes of walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, balancing, crouching, reaching, pushing/pulling, grasping, twisting, lifting, frequent use of hand to finger, handle, feel, pick or type which can include repetitive motion of the wrists, hands or fingers.
• The associate may occasionally be required to climb.
• The job may require lifting up to 50lbs in some areas but not all.
• The position will almost always have exposure to work near moving mechanical equipment.