The Material Handler position provides a unique opportunity for the growth of team members by allowing them to become familiar with the Guardiar line of products. Material Handlers for the E-commerce business will work closely with Shipping, Receiving, Inventory Control, Quality Assurance, Production, and Logistics to service all inbound and outbound shipments in a safe, accurate, and timely manner and assist with the proper movement / placement of inventory while keeping their corresponding work areas clean and organized.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Use all tools / machinery in a safe, intentional, and effective manner
• Communicate all safety-related issues that arise to management
• Keep all work areas clean and organized
• Ensure proper movement of materials within the plant at all times
• Use the ERP system to Print pick orders, BOL to fulfill orders
• Quality check all orders and follow with the quality procedures and maintain documentation
• Pack and print labels for UPS or FedEx orders
• Maintain cycle counts and is accountable of the inventory that is on the 3PL.
• Provide spotting assistance when necessary
• Properly locate, verify, pick, repackage and/or relabel (if necessary), and/or stage materials to be shipped
• Properly sign, date, and time-stamp all handled paperwork
• Follow all guidelines per the Distribution / E-commerce Department’s SOP (Standard Operating Procedure)*
• Assist Receiving during initial put-away process once materials are received into inventory (if necessary)
• Assist Inventory Control with location, movement, repackaging, and/or relabeling of materials (if necessary)
• Manage and maintain proper documentation for damage material and communicate to the Plant Manager to determine next steps.

KEY PERFORMANCE PARAMETERS:

• Eliminate accidents related to improper use of tools / machinery
• Shipping efficiency: improve accuracy and decrease quality issues on shipments
• Reduction in required material inventory offsets after periodic inventory cycle counts
• Proper handle of the product to eliminate damage

TRAITS / COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Reliable transportation
• Excellent attendance
• Punctual
• Proactive
• Self-directed / disciplined
• Accountable
• Goal-driven
• Team-oriented
• Ability to meet short deadlines
• Willingness to work additional hours when necessary
• Willingness to support other team members’ assigned tasks when necessary

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Basic Computer Skills (Microsoft Excel a plus)
• Intermediate Android / iPhone skills
• MRP / ERP system proficiency (IFS a plus)
• Good communication skills
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to meet work schedule (Monday thru Friday, some Saturdays, sometimes up to 12 hours)
• Ability to follow through on assigned tasks
• Ability to adjust priorities when necessary
• Ability to perform with a sense of urgency
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work on non-climate environment
• Ability to be on their feet for long periods of time and bend to pick up material
• Ability to support other team members’ assigned tasks when necessary

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• High School Diploma / GED
• Experience in a non-climate-controlled warehouse environment
• Load and Unload truck (box truck and flatbed)
• Forklift experience (sit down) 
• OSHA Regulations training a plus