Material Handler II

Job Title: Material Handler II

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Department: Warehouse Operations

Reports to: Warehouse Supervisor

GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PURPOSE:

Coordinate the movement of materials throughout the company, to inventory, production, and customers while maintaining accurate inventory and a safe work environment. This includes being able to work in all warehouse departments (cross -trained) in addition to be trained in the securement, loading and unloading of Parts and Freight.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Technical Fundamentals

• General IFS, ERP, and IT tickets knowledge. Can perform basic tasks and transactions required. (look up on-hand inventory, issue shop orders, issue customer orders, transfer inventory, and close shipments)
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Office applications
• Operate computer, hand-held scanner and other technical equipment
• Process parcel shipments from different vendors, FedEx, UPS, DHL, etc.
• Operate a two-way radio to communicate with supervisor and other material handlers
• Assist in training new employees.
• Trained and confident in ability to secure, load, and unload of incoming and outgoing freight.

Safety

• Notify supervisor of safety concerns as they arise.
• Use proper Personal Protective Equipment. Understands and applies shop rules, proper safety and PPE at all times and references SDS to remain safe.
• Operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts, reach truck, order picker, pallet jack, swing reach and shuttle safely.
• Follow EHS standards and Operating Rules
• Maintain training credentials for safety compliance (Spill prevention, LOTO, forklift, rigging, etc.)
• lifting equipment at 10,000lbs or fewer.
• Complete daily forklift inspection form and report any unsafe conditions immediately.
• Follow safety procedures and guidelines at all times during forklift operations to ensure a safe working environment.
• Retain procedural training and follow as directed for safe operation.

Inventory

• Move materials to and from the receiving dock, warehouse, production floor, or other locations following FIFO inventory practices.
• Ensure a smooth flow of inventory items to the production floor through open communication with scheduling, supervisors, production, and other departments.
• Count and verify product, quantity, and warehouse location using computer-generated count sheets to ensure accurate inventory records.
• Receive product, properly record amounts, and enter product location into the inventory system. Perform inventory transactions on warehouse inventory system.

Materials Workflow

• Receive, pick, and deliver shop orders accurately and on time.
• Pick Transport Tasks
• Receive and unload incoming materials.
• Load outgoing freight shipments.
• Put received parts away in correct locations.
• Manage warehouse waste (pallets, trash, cardboard, etc.)
• Ship supplier material and pick project pick lists
• Secure, load, and unload incoming and outgoing Parts and Freight.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: High School Diploma/ Equivalent

Experience: 1-3+ years of manufacturing warehouse experience.

Skills and Knowledge

Ability to work independently from work direction and meet timelines.

Ability to use scanning device and high attention to detail to ensure accuracy

Licenses/Certifications: Pass all required background, drug and alcohol tests and maintain applicable warehouse process and equipment safety training refresher courses and certifications

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous warehouse /manufacturing experience preferred.

3 year of forklift experience with certification preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

This position is considered a safety sensitive role. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• 5% or more travel, including international, using any method of transportation.
• Ability to apply high levels of cognitive, analytical, retention, and reasoning.
• Excellent communication skills used within any social context and the ability to work as a team.
• The employee is regularly required to walk, stand and/or sit for extended periods.
• Ability to climb and/or work at heights while utilizing stairs, ladders, personnel lifts, or platforms
• Able to reach, balance, stoop, kneel, and hear regularly.
• Can see up close, distances, and colors and has use of peripheral vision and depth perception.
• Can work and tolerate variable weather conditions and seasonal changes inside and outside for long periods.
• Can tolerate variable and sometimes extreme physical conditions during visits or inspections of company equipment in a railroad environment.

Benefits for this role include a comprehensive package with company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options; wellness programs; basic life and AD&D insurance; voluntary life insurance; company paid short-term and long-term disability coverage; 401(k) retirement plan including an employer match of 150% up to the first 6% you contribute to the Plan; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); behavioral health support; and leaves of absence. Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, payroll charity contributions, adoption assistance and optional plans such as legal, critical illness, and hospitalization.

Loram determines compensation based on factors such as skills, competencies, education, and/or experience. Certain positions may be eligible for an annual bonus and paid time off in addition to base compensation.

Starting pay for the position is between $20.00 - $23.53/hour

Loram is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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