Material Handler II

Summary:

• Location: Holland, MI
• Duration: 6 Months
• Hours: Mon-Friday 5:30 am - 2:30 pm

Responsibilities:

• Follow all policies and guidelines regarding workplace safety and product quality.
• Convey materials and items from receiving or production areas to storage or other designated areas.
• Sort and place materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence such as size, type, style, color, or product code.
• Fill requisitions, work orders, or requests for materials or other stock items and distribute items to production areas.
• Mark materials with identifying information.
• Open bales, crates, and other containers.
• Record amounts of materials or items received or distributed.
• Weigh or count items for distribution within plant to ensure conformance to company standards.
• Use computer to enter records.
• Drive material handling equipment to transport stored items.
• Utilize manual and automated material handling equipment.
• Practice and adhere to appropriate safety and hygiene guidelines/procedures for safe housekeeping and personal protection.
• Contribute to division results and performance.
• Take care of internal and external customer needs and expectations.

Requirements:

• Forklift Certification Required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and management staff.
• Ability to read information through warehouse computer software.
• Must be able to sit, stand, hear, and see on a constant basis.
• Must be able to walk, write, and type on a frequent basis.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds on a frequent basis and up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Must be able to climb and descend stairs.
• Must be able to bend, carry, reach, push, and pull on a frequent basis.
• Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing.
• May work indoors and outdoors as needed and may be exposed to varying amounts of dust and dirt.
• Must be able to operate a computer and communicate via telephone.
• Some travel to other locations, meetings, and/or seminars is required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience.

Preferred Skills:

• Relevant work experience.