Warehouse Material Handler

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Responsible for daily receiving/shipping. Process customer orders and preparing packages for shipment. Loads and unloads packages from trucks. Operates a forklift to move goods and materials to their proper location. Verifies and maintains records on incoming and outgoing shipments.

* Operates a forklift to load and unload trucks * Unloads materials and goods from trucks and moves the packages to their proper location * Loads goods onto trucks for shipment * Verifies and maintains records on incoming and outgoing shipments * Responsible for ensuring that products meet customer orders and specifications (special shipping instructions) * Communicates issues to team leader/Supervisor * Responsible for housekeeping in work area * Assists with cycle counting * Communicates verbal and written shipping instructions * Maintains accurate inventory accounting in PeopleSoft IA * Handles product returns * Communicates issues to team leader/Supervisor * Responsible for housekeeping in work areas * Communicates verbal and written shipping instructions * Performs all duties in conformance with the plant’s Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) plan * Regular and predictable attendance is a responsibility of the employee * Works all scheduled overtime * Transfer of materials and finished good between warehouse and manufacturing floor; use company truck for transfer. Driving record will be required * Strives for continuous improvements in both processes and people through un-relenting quality improvement and cost reduction * Empowered to make decisions in support of the manufacturing process * Performs other duties as assigned to promote a team effort in achieving department goals

* Must have basic math and computer skills. Must be able to operate powered mobile equipment. Knowledge of the receiving process * Some shipping/receiving experience preferred * Performs routine tasks requiring an average level of judgment to make simple decisions. Complies with instructions or prescribed standards. Verifies and maintains records on incoming and outgoing shipments * Operates moderately complex powered mobile equipment in tight quarters with a moderate level of pedestrian traffic present * Operator follows an established routine and uses alternate courses of action, when needed. Some damage to or loss of materials or products is possible during operations * Employee is accountable to prevent damage in the use of tools or equipment. Operates a forklift to move goods and materials to the proper location * Mental and visual attention is required to safely operate forklifts in moderate pedestrian traffic and to minimize accidents or mistakes when moving goods and materials * Light physical exertion required to handle goods and materials of light or medium weights. Forklift operation. Light housekeeping including sweeping and cleaning work areas **Basic Qualifications:** * Possess a High School Diploma/GED or higher * Previous Shipping / Receiving experience