Material Handler

Material Handler 2-1st Shift-Conover, NC

We are currently looking for a Material Handler 2 to join our team in Conover, NC. Utilizing powered industrial trucks (PIT), loads and unloads final product using proper load techniques to ensure accuracy for multi-stop loads. May provide material handling support to manufacturing workstations. Creates picklists, monitors inventory.

Essential Functions

• Operates PIT strictly adhering to Haworth safety standards.
• Accesses electronic production and warehousing systems to create pick lists. Backtracks pick process to verify or fix input or scan errors. Verifies inbound & outbound order specs.
• Processes purchase orders, completes warehousing transactions and ensures inventory accuracy. Resolves discrepancies.
• Operates PIT to pick, deliver and stage correct product to correct location.
• May fulfill orders for "Quick Ship" process for FedEx: accesses system to obtain order data, picks and packages components, and stages for pick-up.
• Unloads inbound material, loads final product, securing loads using proper techniques and stack factors to maximize trailer square footage.
• Inspects packaging and verifies labeling data.
• May communicate with internal and external vendors to determine inbound and outbound schedules.
• In Distribution Center, follows inbound dashboard to prioritize next inbound delivery to unload.
• Orders parts/supplies within inventory system or locates on floor, ensuring inventory is accurate. Delivers, stocks and completes putaways.
• Prepares orders for final shipping, systematically and physically.
• Builds wooden crates for custom orders using saws, nail guns and other power tools.
• Resolves and documents production nonconformance issues.
• Completes daily inspection PIT checklist, and performs routine battery maintenance. May change propane tanks.
• Rotates through department work centers based on business need.
• Works overtime as needed.
• Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.

Do You Meet These Qualifications?

Education

• 8th grade

Work Requirements & Experience

• Two years warehouse experience or one year Haworth experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain powered industrial truck certification.

Environmental & Physical Demands

• Large machinery and equipment used in work areas. Possibility of cuts, scrapes or bruises.
• Moderate exposure to dust, noise, solvent, heat, paint, and lubricants. May also be exposed to glue, solvent, heat, paint, fiberglass, and denatured alcohol.
• Constant mental and visual alertness required to avoid potential serious injury to self and others in all work groups.
• Eye protection required; hearing protection may be required.
• Moves and may lift materials and/or products weighing up to 50 pounds, occasionally more (assistance given with heavier objects).
• Walks, bends, twists, turns, reaches and lifts while performing functions of position.
• Standing required for extended periods.
• Work requires regular repetitive arm and hand movement.
• May be required to climb stairs and ladders.

Ideally, You Have Also Demonstrated The Following:

• Ability to utilize appropriate electronic production system/warehouse system to complete job duties, as well as current technology tools, e.g. personal computer (PC), tablet, keyboard, mouse, RF gun.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good visual and depth perception.

*Please be aware that applicants will only be considered for the shift they have selected as their available working hours

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