Job Summary:This position is responsible for following

standard work and safety processes to manually or mechanically receive, store,

handle, build and/or move material within the Distribution Center. The number

of core and flex skills required will increase as the level of the position

increases. Each role will be assigned to a primary functional area but is

expected to flex to other areas of the Distribution Center to support work as

needed

Job Title: Material Handler

Department: Distribution

Reports To: Supervisor

Job Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Number of People

Supervised:0

Position Functions

As assigned, complete training and daily inspections for safe and proper daily

handling of material handling equipment, propane cylinder exchange and storage,

securing of dock doors, dock locks, dock leveler and wheel chocks, battery changing

equipment

Perform work in compliance with quality requirements including count accuracy, quality

inspection, proper unit preparation for shipping, bin integrity maintenance, careful

product handling, identification/removal of damage, proper putbacks

Perform work in compliance with safety policies and procedures including safe work

standards, proper lifting and stacking techniques, power truck operations,

including safe pedestrian standards, housekeeping standards, proper banding,

stacking, palletizing and bin management, Incident and near miss reporting

Comply with security requirements for badge-swipes for building entry and exit,

security of gates and doors, and no weapons policies

Perform special handling duties including quality inspection, relabeling and

repalletizing

Attend work on time as scheduled and comply with other human resource and distribution

center guidelines and standards, including but not limited to policies

regarding protection of company assets, substance abuse, harassment, and smoke-free

workplace

Position Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalency

6+ months of experience and/or demonstrated proficiency in required material

handling skills needed to progress; or equivalent combination of education,

training and experience.

Proficiency with computers and MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment.

Strong attention to detail.

Ability to work extended hours as required.

Ability to operate scanning equipment.

Ability

to work safely with power tools.

Ability

to effectively communicate directly with Supervisor, Leadperson and peers.

Ability

to read, write and speak clearly in English.

Ability

to add, subtract, multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s. Ability to perform these operations using

units of weight measurement, volume, square footage and distance.

Ability

to understand and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram

form.

Ability

to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized

situations.

Ability

to focus on details and block out continuous distractions.

Ability

to speak effectively and present information to customers and to all levels of

management and associates in individual or group settings.

Ability

to handle confidential information and lead by setting a good example (role

model) - behavior consistent with words.

Ability

to work cross functionally with a fast paced leadership team.

Work Environment:

This

position works in a loud distribution center and manufacturing environment,

with exposure to fumes or airborne particles.