Material Handler/Driver

Position Summary: The Material Handler/Driver ensures customer satisfaction by accurately processing orders, shipping, receiving, and handling intra-company transfers, as well as conducting inventory counts. This position also serves as a backup to the driver position.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• • Operate a forklift, two-wheel hand cart, and scales. *
• • Retrieve stock to fulfill orders. *
• • Check outgoing and incoming shipments for accuracy. *
• • Check orders for accuracy. *
• • Inspect goods for defects and report damaged or defective material/product to the supervisor or sales staff; no damaged product will be sent out. *
• • Place compiled/completed orders in the appropriate designated areas. *
• • Monitor the movement and progress of orders to ensure timely delivery. *
• • Order picking, packing, wrapping, labeling products, and shrink-wrapping orders that are palletized according to a standard operating procedure, making a note to follow any special instructions on orders with customer-specific requests. *
• • Keep the work area clean, safe, organized, and maintained by following the 6 S's (Sort, Straighten, Shine, Standardize, Sustain, and Safety). *
• • Load finished products/orders onto trucks. Transport stock from storage to the warehouse or where needed. Load or unload material inbound or outbound. *
• • Open bales, crates, and other containers. *
• • Assist in counting physical inventory. *
• • Wear the proper safety equipment and always abide by safety rules. *
• • Make customer deliveries as needed to back up the driver position *

Education and Experience Required:

• • HS Diploma or GED Equivalent from an accredited institution *
• • Previous 1-2 years of warehouse experience required *
• • Valid Driver's License in good standing *
• • TWIC Card Certification *

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills:

• • Previous experience operating warehouse equipment and successful completion of a forklift training program *
• • Effective written and verbal communication skills *
• • Strong organizational skills & Mathematical skills *
• • High level of accuracy and attention to detail *
• • Knowledgeable in TFI/OSHA Safety Requirements *

Physical Requirements: *Qualified applicants must be able to perform the following physical job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation: *

• • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds 4+ hours per shift *
• • Must be able to work in hot, humid, and cold manufacturing environments *
• • Must be able to work in crowded spaces for 4+ hours per shift *
• • Must be able to bend and crawl for 4+ hours per shift *
• • Must be able to crouch, kneel, and stoop for 4+ hours per shift *
• • Must be able to climb ladders for 4+ hours per shift *
• • Must be able to sit, stand, and walk for 6+ hours per shift *
• • Must be able to perform simple grasping, push, pull, perform fine manipulation, and feel for 6+ hours per shift *
• • Must be able to operate foot pedals for 4+ hours per shift *
• • Must be able to make fine distinctions in sound, express and exchange written or spoken words, and distinguish objects and equipment visually *