Material Handler I - 1st Shift

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Position/Job Description:

The primary focus is to perform all functions necessary for the safe, secure and accurate receipt, storage, and retrieval of inventory and non-inventory materials.  Interpret various order inputs and computer instructions to accurately pick, pack, and ship customer orders.

Essential Duties:

Each job function is not a requirement of each employee, but all job functions are a requirement of a position and/or department.

• Understand and utilize warehouse management system (WMS) computer commands and execute directed activities such as inventory, receiving, put-away/pick, and order fulfilment
• Operate at least one type of required material handling equipment (MHE), examples Cherry Picker, Counter-Balance, Reach Truck, and Turret Truck, to assist in picking/putting-away parts, placing them into totes and delivering to directed locations for further processing
• Perform accurate inventory transactions/movements by executing scanning of bar codes or similar fields to match systematic moves to physical relocations
• Initiate and comprehend computer instructions and handle exceptions (including handheld devices)
• Sign inbound freight bills noting damages and/or discrepancies
• Validate partial orders picked and consolidate into a master order when necessary
• Assume responsibility for inventory accuracy, in multiple functions such as pick, pack, and inbound receipt, among others
• Assist with physical inventory activities
• Perform cycle count activities
• Operate mechanical packaging machines
• Execute Bill of Material (BOM) functionality
• Maintain various logs of package parts operations
• Perform special tasks and assignments as required by management and supervisory personnel 
• Use of computer equipment whether scanning or general input of commands

What We Are Looking For:

• Minimum of high school education/GED. 
• Ability to work overtime, off shifts, and weekends as needed is required
• Good oral/written communication and interpersonal skills, as well as a demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment is required
• A demonstrated willingness for continual learning and skill development is required.
• Able to take instructions from computer generated tasks
• Familiar with warehouse scanning equipment or general knowledge of computer equipment competency for information input
• Ability to work in team environment to participate in departmental metrics and instruction.
• Ability to take instructions and follow directions to assist in order processing activities
• Safety awareness for self and those around them
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 40 - 55 lbs.