Shipping Material Handler

Job Description

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Warehouse Shipping Material Handler

Department : Warehouse Shipping Job Status : Full Time

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt Reports to : Shipping Manager & Supervisor

Work Schedule : Monday-Friday 8 : 00am-5 : 00pm Positions Supervised : NA

POSITION SUMMARY :

The warehouse Shipping Material Handler will report to the Warehouse Manager & Supervisor. The responsibilities include accurately organizing and coordinating customer related documents such as grouping by name, delivery date and location. The job typically requires the ability to read shipping documents, or equivalent. Work includes pulling orders together and assembling them for shipment to customers or distributions centers. Additional duties may include : Using shrink wrap machines, label and shrink wrap orders; gathering or distributing product or materials within the area, clean and organize assigned aisle; some packaging may be required. Incumbents will typically use a stock picker forklift machine to pick up orders; maintain proper care of the Stock Picker equipment include checking the water level and the battery. Workers use bar code readers, computer terminals or other electronic devices to track products, assist in checking inventory and loading containers. Overtime will be required. A flexible schedule is a MUST.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Organizing and coordinating customer related documents
• Read orders to ascertain sizes, and quantities of merchandise
• Obtain merchandise from bins or shelves
• Complete order receipts
• Prepare merchandise by labeling and placing on pallets and on wrapping machine
• Clean and organize assigned aisle
• Pick orders received by the Warehouse Department using a Stock Picker machine.
• Load containers and assist in checking inventory
• Lift cases and put them on pallets to be shipped out
• Hand stack containers as needed
• Assist drivers as needed
• Maintain proper care of the Stock Picker equipment include checking the water level of the battery
• Perform other related duties including being crossed trained between Shipping & Receiving Warehouse area.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

High School Diploma or GED, or a combination of experience and / or education in a related field. 12 months’ forklift experience, minimum of 1-year warehouse experience. Forklift Certification required. Experienced driving a Stock Picker preferred. Previous RF Smart (bar code scanning) experience is preferred.

SKILLS & ABILITIES :

COMPUTER SKILLS :

Keyboard or Computer Skills – Experience using handheld scanning device

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

Physical Abilities Lift / Carry

Stand C (Constantly) 10 lbs or less C (Constantly)

Walk C (Constantly) 11-20 lbs C (Constantly)

Sit O (Occasionally) 21-50 lbs C (Constantly)

Handling / Fingering C (Constantly) 51-100 lbs C (Constantly)

Reach Outward C (Constantly) Over 100 lbs O (Occasionally)

Reach Above Shoulder C (Constantly)

Climb O (Occasionally)

Crawl O (Occasionally)

Squat or Kneel C (Constantly)

Bend C (Constantly)

41-100 lbs O (Occasionally)

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs / day)

F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs / day)

C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs. / day)

Other Physical Requirements

Vision (Near, Distance, Peripheral, Depth Perception)

Sense of Sound (Sounds)

Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as a Safety Harness

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Warehouse Climate – Exposure to heat and cold. This job requires working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting.

Supervisor : ________________________________ Date : ___________________________________

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Human Resources Director

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

I acknowledge receipt of the job description. It has been reviewed with me by my supervisor. I understand should I have any questions regarding my duties, I will consult with my supervisor and / or the Human Resources Department.

Employee : Date : ___________________________________

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