Material Handler

Job Summary: The Material handler is responsible for hand pick, pack and shipping functions within Operations. Able to do inventory functions through the use of handheld devices, desktop computer and manual tracking methods.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

1.     Assist in pick/pack/shipping functions of Operations.  This may include collation, hand inserting, manual assembly, kit building, etc.

2.     Meet or exceed all service level goals, while maintaining safety and accuracy of work.  Make recommendations to improve projects where production goals are not being met.

3.     As trained, operate all material handling equipment in a safe manner; this includes, but is not limited to: forklifts, pallets jacks, and reach trucks. 

4.     Assist in keeping all equipment in good working order and reporting any known mechanical problems to the Operations leadership team.

5.     Maintain a clean, neat and orderly work area.  Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse.  Comply with OSHA and MSDS standards.

6.     Assist in keeping all equipment in good working order and reporting any known mechanical problems to the Operations leadership team.

7.     Use various shipping software to execute outbound shipping activities (both parcel and LTL/TL)

·         Perform imports of distribution lists to mass produce of shipping labels

·         Process LTL/TL BOL’s

·         Knowledgeable about International shipping requirements

8.     Perform any/all other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1+ years of related experience in a warehouse environment, including inventory management activities.
• Previous experience in fulfillment, shipping and receiving preferred.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1.     Ability to lift up to 50 pounds consistently.

2.     Ability to unload floor-loaded containers.

3.     Possess a strong attention to detail with the ability to work with a high degree of accuracy.

4.     Sound math skills, with an ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide numbers with and without a calculator.

5.     Strong attention to detail.

6.     Prior experience in fulfillment, shipping, receiving and mail operations preferred.

7.     Mathematical skills; ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide numbers

8.     Basic computer skills.

9.     Language skills; ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and work independently.

10.  Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced team environment.

11.  Ability to learn to operate material handling equipment, including forklifts, in a safe manner. 

Values & Their Competencies

Creativity

• Innovator- Develops fresh ideas that provide solutions for our clients and workplace challenges.
• Visionary- Sees the big, long-range picture.
• Dreamer- Dreams big.
• Challenger- Challenging the status quo is par for the course, and done in the spirit of getting to the best solutions and the most brilliant ideas.
• Risk Taker- Understands that risk is often necessary to actualize big goals.

Accountability

• Accountable- Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work, and achieves results with little oversight.
• Development-Displays ongoing commitment to learning and improvement for self and the team.
• Client Focused- Builds and maintains client satisfaction with the products and services offered.
• Goal Driven- Has the ability to maintain goal direction in spite of obstacles; the ability to stay on target, regardless of circumstance.
• Organizer- Coordinates ideas and resources to achieve goals.

Relationships

• Social- Motivated by opportunities to be of service to others and contribute to the progress and well-being of society.
• Listener- Understands and learns from what others say.
• Communicator- We communicate and act from the heart to strengthen our relationships.
• Team Driven- Promotes cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve goals and deliverables.
• Influencer- Influences others to be excited and committed to furthering the organization’s objectives.
• Coach & Mentor- Enables co-workers to grow and succeed through feedback, instruction, and encouragement.

Integrity

• Integrity- Earns others’ trust and respect through consistent honesty, empowerment and professionalism in all interactions.
• Honest- Believes that honesty is the best policy.
• Ethical- Acts ethically to do the right thing, always.
• Respectful- Lives and works by the Golden Rule. Treating others with dignity and respect.
• Service Focused- Guided by generosity and compassion, dedicates talents in service to our community.

Excellence

• Strategic Planner- Looks at the ability of the team to develop a vision for the future and create a culture in which the long-range goals can be achieved.
• High Standards- Strives to exceed expectations.
• Detail Oriented- Diligently attends to details and pursues quality in accomplishing tasks.
• Quality Focused- Strives to produce high quality the first time, and maintain high standards every time.