Material Handler

Position Summary

The Material Handler is responsible for the accurate handling, movement, and documentation of materials within a production facility, ensuring compliance with company and federal standards while supporting manufacturing and distribution operations. 

Duties

• Unloads trucks and delivers inventory to designated stock locations. Physically moves parts and records them in the ORACLE system through receiving transactions.
• Prepares transactions for sales orders and gathers the required inventory for shipment. Submits all transactions into the ORACLE system.
• Selects materials according to printed picklists for work orders. Completes ORACLE transactions to issue materials, including any necessary adjustments.
• Stocks completed sub-assemblies and accepted purchased parts in their designated areas.
• Packs materials shipped from the Distribution Center and completes the shipping authority log following established procedures.
• Performs cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy. Assists the Team Leader or Supervisor in researching and resolving discrepancies in inventory data.
• Ensures all material movement (shipping, receiving, and storage) meets Company and Federal standards. Rejects non-conforming parts and completes a Non-Conformance Report (NCR) when required.

Duties - cont'd

Education Degree

Required Experience

• Effective communication and instructional comprehension.
• Must be able to perform basic math and count accurately.
• Must obtain forklift certification through a STERIS-approved trainer upon hire.
• Ability to work independently under general guidelines and supervision.
• Ability to adapt to changing duties, responsibilities, and stressful deadlines.

Preferred Experience

• Ability to read and understand work orders or job instructions in English.
• One to two years of experience in shipping, receiving, or warehouse operations preferred.
• Basic computer skills and working knowledge of inventory systems.
• Forklift truck license is a plus.

Skills

• Communication:  Ability to read, understand and communicate oral and written instruction. 
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to carry out provided instructions.  Ability to deal with problems involving materials and equipment variation while maintaining quality expectations.  Ability to identify and trouble shoot problems.
• Teamwork: Work effectively and collaboratively with other employees.
• Adaptability: Respond to changing duties and responsibilities as needed.