Material Handler

Job Title: Material Handler

Location: Milwaukee, WI

Duration: 3 Months---Temp to perm

Pay: $21.81/hr on **

Summary:

• Schedule: Monday-Friday 7am - 3:30pm, possible OT with advance notice

Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot and resolve stock-out issues in the distribution center
• Communicate with customers on requirements and provide accurate feedback
• Assist in coordinating the direction and training of new employees
• Assist in the coordination of material flow through the facility
• Receive and enter purchase orders containing inventory into the system accurately and in a timely manner
• Pick, package, and ship items in a manner to prevent damage in transit
• Manage receiving discrepancies both within the company and with external suppliers
• Report and communicate with several levels of management
• General knowledge and ability to use Material Requirement Planning (MRP)
• Perform safety, parts, systems, and process audits and inspections
• Accurately identify and locate parts within the warehouse and branch facility
• Cycle count inventory to comply with company standards
• Develop bills of lading and delivery forms when required
• Lead special project activity as delegated
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area

Requirements:

• Five (5) or more years of experience in shipping, receiving, or a related area
• Forklift Certification

Preferred Skills:

• High School Diploma or its equivalent
• Proficiency with various web-based software applications including Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.
• Experience with Order Picking and Swing Reaching
• Experience working in a high-volume warehouse with automated systems

Working Conditions:

• Physical Demands: Frequent Standing, Reaching, Driving, Hearing, Talking, Visual, Fine Dexterity, Manual Dexterity, Lifting/Carrying up to 35lbs.; Occasional Walking/Running, Climbing, Bending/Kneeling, Typing, Upper Extremity Repetitive Motion, Pushing/Pulling up to 50lbs.; Seldom Sitting.
• Non-Physical Demands: Occasional Communication/Interpretation, Math/Mental Computation; Seldom Analysis/Reasoning, Reading, Sustained Mental Activity (i.e., auditing, problem solving, grant writing, composing reports, etc.), and Writing.
• Environmental Demands: Frequent Work Alone, Tedious/Exacting Work; Occasional Loud Noises; Seldom Task Changes.
• Work Schedule: Routine shift hours. Infrequent overtime, weekend, or shift rotation.
• Demands/Deadlines: Little or no stress created by work, employees, or public.