Material Handler I

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Material Handler is responsible for filling customer orders, delivering them to the delivery platform, and loading product onto trailers in a manner that meets company standards for safety, security and productivity.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

The below is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organization and the overall business objectives of the organization.

Role specific responsibilities

• Receives pick tickets from the warehouse coordinator and read order number, size, color and quantity of merchandise.
• Obtains merchandise from bins or shelves.
• Picks customer orders for shipment ensuring that the correct number and product type is loaded and shipped.
• Carries or transports orders to shipping locations or delivery platforms with material handling equipment ensuring orders are staged in order of delivery.
• Maintains material handling equipment by noting and reporting any damage or malfunction.
• May assist in placing incoming items in inventory.
• May conduct physical inventories as required.
• Adhere to departmental safety and security standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Health, Safety & Environment

• You have a duty to take care of your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your actions at work.
• You will carry out assigned tasks and duties in a safe manner, in accordance with instructions, and comply with all Health, Safety & Environmental rules, policy, procedures, regulations and codes of practice.
• You must also co-operate with management and co-workers to help everyone meet their legal obligations.
• Ensure that you follow any instructions or health, safety & environmental training the Company provides and report any hazards, injuries or ill health that present a serious and imminent risk.
• Ensure that you follow any instructions or health, safety & environmental training provided by the company and report any hazards, injuries or ill health that present a serious and imminent risk and inform your line manager about any shortcomings you identify within your health and safety arrangements.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Physically capable of performing all duties and responsibilities assigned.
• Physically capable of standing and/or walking continuously for long periods of time if necessary.
• Physically capable of climbing, balance, bend/stoop, and kneel continuously

REQUIREMENTS

Job Specific Education Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Work Experience Required:

• 2 years previous warehouse-related work experience, preferred

Skills & Knowledge Required:

• Strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent decision-making and conflict resolution skills
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Proficient written and oral communication skills
• Comfortable kneeling, carrying, bending, walking, and standing for extended periods of time
• Ability to perform continuous physical exertion as needed