Materials Handler- Aiken, SC

Job Overview

A Material Handler maintains production and distribution of products by pulling orders from inventory and delivering production materials and supplies; including keeping accurate counts, examining, weighing, and checking incoming materials and supplies

A Day In The Life

• Moves materials to and from loading docks, delivery trucks, storage areas, and manufacturing areas by hand or with available material handling equipment (MHE) such as hand truck, pallet jack, cart, forklift, or hydraulic lift.  
• Loads and unloads incoming and outgoing materials and products 
• Performs and reports cycle counts 
• Maintains inventory by identifying, labeling, and placing materials and supplies in stock by recording location of inventory in warehouse/on the shelves. 
• Locates materials and supplies by pulling and verifying materials and supplies listed on bill of materials and delivering to appropriate work cell staging/kitting area 
• Maintains in-process inventory at work centers by delivering and opening materials and supplies. 
• Documents materials and supplies disposition by recording units delivered and location of units.  
• Receives credit-return material and supplies from production by verifying materials and supplies code and lot number and quantity, placing materials in back in stock. 
• Operates forklifts, hand tools, and other equipment to move freight and material. 
• Ensure all items are secured on pallets that are placed on racks. 
• Maintains material-handling equipment by completing pre-use inspections and properly filling out user inspection records. 
• Keep work areas, warehouse, storage areas, and all equipment clean, neat, and orderly 
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.  
• Other duties as assigned

What will help you thrive in this role?

Core Competency Requirements: 

• Customer Focus 
• Strategic Thinking 
• Business Knowledge 
• Functional Excellence 
• Integrity & Ethics 
• Results Drive/Initiative 
• Communications 
• Professional Maturity 
• Establishes Priorities 
• Builds Talent 
• Team Leadership 
• Empowers Others 

Required Qualifications: 

• High school diploma or equivalent 
• 1-2 years of experience working in a warehouse setting or in logistics; experience in operating material handling equipment preferred 
• Certification to operate a forklift truck preferred but not required  
• Must be able to work well in a team environment. 
• Ability to read, write, and to follow instructions, and work independently with little guidance 
• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time; ability to bend and to lift heavy materials not to exceed 44 LBS. 
• Ability to operate computers and relevant warehouse management computer software  
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including overtime and weekends