Warehouse Material Handler

Position Summary

The Warehouse - Material Handler reports directly to the Customer Service Manager. Responsible for shipping and receiving of finished goods, raw material, and supplies, records all incoming materials and supplies. Responsible for issuing and staging materials for production requirements per the schedule, and reconciliation when jobs are complete. Maintains/creates necessary paperwork and files to support job function, cycle counts inventory items. Keeps the warehouse orderly and clean with safety and quality in mind.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Must be able to use the forklift and obtain a valid forklift license through required training.
• Perform daily checks on forklifts and complete required form, as necessary and report any issues.
• Review IQMS shipping requirements (& customer portals) daily to ensure on time delivery of orders and notify Customer Service Manager of any issues that will impact on time delivery.
• Shipping - all duties associated with prepare shipments including but not limited to scheduling carriers, prep product, prep shipping documents, loading truck, etc.
• Notify requestor of completion of Miscellaneous Shippers and supply tracking information as required.
• Receive all raw materials, packaging & direct buy purchased components in IQMS, create product labels, notify purchasing of any issues/discrepancies, make sure goods are transferred to proper locations in IQMS, scan Receiving documents and COA/COC in correct IQMS data libraries. Turn in packing list and receiving documents daily to Supervisor or Materials Manager.
• Give copy of COC to Quality when item is received that requires QA Inspection, and transfer products to the lab and Warehouse locations once receiving inspection is complete.
• Receive supply items as required and move to proper location or notify requesting department of receipt.
• Must have all drivers chock wheels and surrender keys prior to loading or off-loading product. If keys are not surrendered, driver must be out of truck and visible during loading/un-loading process.
• Utilize IQMS and review boards to assist with planning/staging materials and production supplies.
• Issue material and components to staging area for production based on schedule and work orders.
• Restock any unused or partial containers for raw materials/supplies returned from production and verify weight/count. Print new IQMS labels, as required, with corrected quantity and correct storage location.
• Reconcile press locations and adjust inventory accordingly.
• Move approved finished goods to warehouse storage location either in Building 1 or 2 and update IQMS location.
• Move scrap plastic/corrugated items to scrap trailer and notify supervisor when trailer is full.
• Inventory cycle counts of raw materials and finished goods (as required) and enter corrections in IQMS, report any major variances to Customer Service Manager or Materials Manager.
• Must always follow current Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Report all safety items identified to Customer Service Manager and HR Manager.
• Maintains a clean and neat workplace/Warehouse and Complete monthly cleaning checklist.
• Perform other duties as requested or required to support Material Handling functions.

Required Competencies, Skills and Experience

• The ability to work without supervision, manage time and meet deadlines.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, and establish facts.
• Technical Skills – Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities.
• Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situation; Listens and gets clarification.
• Quality – Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures.
• Judgment – Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
• Motivation – Sets and achieve challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
• Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Develops realistic action plans.
• Quantity – Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
• Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures. Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to extra work hours when necessary to reach goals. Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Working knowledge of IQMS.

Education and Job Experience Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required. Must be able to read, write and speak English. Previous forklift experience preferred.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this Job, the associate may be exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
• Manual dexterity required to operate office equipment (i.e., computers, phones, etc.).
• Position requires the abilities to walk, sit, stand, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds; ability to hear, understand and convey verbal communications of and to other personnel.