Material Handler (SVA)

The Material Handler is responsible for loading and unloading material within a warehouse, rail car, or storage facility and for effectively and efficiently staging all material at designated loading/unloading areas for distribution. Candidate must have truck driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads material within a warehouse or storage facility
• Utilizes hand trucks, forklifts, pallet jack, hoists, conveyors, or handling equipment to move material to and from delivery transportation vehicles and within warehouse or storage facility or work in process
• Fills in when necessary to maintain flow of material
• Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job
• Ensures safety procedures, practices, and processes are followed at all times
• Identifies potential hazards in the workplace and takes action to eliminate/minimize risks, which includes communicating to management any product availability issues
• Promotes safety awareness and immediately reports any unsafe acts, conditions, or unsafe equipment within the facility
• Maintains a clean and orderly work environment while ensuring housekeeping duties are completed as required
• Works with assigned team and other warehouse employees to ensure positive employee relations within the team
• Loads, transports, and unloads materials, tools, equipment, and supplies as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Greater than 3 years of experience in a lead warehouse/material handling or production role in a warehouse or production environment
• Greater than three years of experience in material handling equipment and a valid operator's license for equipment is preferred
• Knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures in material handling field; extensive knowledge preferred
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to perform repetitive tasks with focus on instructions and safety
• Ability to prioritize with an emphasis on quality of work and sense of urgency
• Ability to complete necessary training and follow safety policies, procedures, and processes
• Ability to hold self and assigned team accountable for areas of responsibility and for actions
• Willingness and desire to perform responsibilities accurately and efficiently with a high level of customer service
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation(s)
• Ability to successfully obtain a forklift certification (both written and practical tests)
• Ability and willingness to cross train in other areas for back up coverage as needed
• Demonstrates a high level of customer service
• Availability and willingness to work hours outside of the normal scheduled work week and/or weekends with limited or no advance notice should it be required due to business necessity