Description
Material Handler Job Description:
A Material Handler, or Warehouse Associate, handles, moves and stores various non-hazardous materials within a warehouse. Their main duties include loading and unloading different transport items, raw materials/packaging components, recording inventory statuses and making sure deliveries properly match purchase orders. Operating a
Stand Up Forklift. Basic warehouse knowledge recommended; demonstrated success working in a production environment is helpful
Material Handler duties and responsibilities
A Material Handler is required to work with a team of people with efficiency. Some of their typical day-to-day responsibilities include:
• Verifying the accuracy of quantity and quality of incoming deliveries
• Labeling every product and placing them accordingly
• Identifying and locating the right products during the delivery process
• Keeping a well-maintained and updated account of stock and inventory
• Keeping all material handling equipment in the best condition by conducting regular maintenance
• Conveying purchasing requirements and keeping data on the availability of products in short supply
• Taking cycle counts and inventory for the purchasing department
• Operating a Standup Forklift
• Cleans warehouse area daily
• Other duties as required and assigned
Physical Requirements
• Frequent lifting and carrying of product weighing 25 to 50 pounds
• Frequent pushing or pulling of material and/or equipment
• Frequent standing when working and when driving powered industrial equipment
• Frequent walking, primarily in the warehouse
• Regular reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling and twisting
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