Material Handler

Sherman Reilly Inc; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Sherman Reilly Inc is seeking a warehouse associate to handle, move, and load/unload supplies and finished goods using hand and various material handling equipment. The role emphasizes inventory accuracy, safe operation of forklifts, and proper documentation for shipments.

Responsibilities include staging orders, preparing stock for shipment, cycle counts, and maintaining a clean, safe workspace. A high school diploma and forklift certification are required, with basic computer skills and 6

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 6 months’ experience in manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and memos.
• Basic math with ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory accuracy, including product identification, labeling, and storage locations.
• Pick and stage products for orders from various departments.
• Prepare finished stock for shipment and secure products for delivery.
• Ensure shipments include all documentation using current systems (UPS WorldShip, FedEx Ship Manager, SAP byDesign, MS Office).
• Perform housekeeping to maintain a safe work environment and organized storage locations.
• Conduct cycle counts and reconcile inventory regularly.
• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment safely and maintain equipment.
• Maintain overall performance in warehousing, safety, and quality standards.

Skills

Forklift certification

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

UPS WorldShip

FedEx Ship Manager

SAP byDesign

MS Office

Job description

Description

Summary

This position under general supervision is responsible for successfully handling, moving, loading/unloading supplies/materials and finished goods by hand or by using a variety of material handling equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains inventory accuracy in terms of amount, product identification, proper labeling, and storage placement (recording accurate storage locations for put-away, removals, returns, and/or transfers).
• Prioritizes, picks, and properly stages all products for all orders (Production, Sales, R&D, and etc.) in a safe manner to ensure no damage occurs (to product and/or property) and timely delivery to fulfill customer satisfaction.
• Prepares finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling, packing, crating, loading, and securing product for delivery.
• Ensures each shipment includes all proper documentation via current operating systems (UPS WorldShip, FedEx Ship Manager, MS Office, SAP byDesign, etc.).
• Performs periodic housekeeping tasks to maintain a safe work environment (cleaning parking lot, loading docks, surrounding buildings and storage locations; organizing warehouse stock; returning all tools to designate storage cabinets; as well as keeping floors and workstations clear of debris).
• Counts and/or reconciles randomly chosen or chosen part numbers and/or locations on a daily basis (cycle count and physical inventory programs).
• Ensures compliance to inventory processes and procedures, and contractual obligations.
• Operates powered industrial vehicles (forklifts, pallet jacks, etc.) in a safe manner.
• Maintains material‑handling equipment by completing pre‑used inspections (forklift, docks, etc.).
• Must be Forklift Certified and possess strong computer skills
• Maintains acceptable performance standards for assembly, production, quality, warehousing, safety, and housekeeping.
• Performs all other assigned duties as instructed by supervision.

Requirements

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty safely and satisfactorily using good judgment. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

High school diploma or general education degree

6 months’ experience in manufacturing environment

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Perform basic mathematical calculations at a high school level. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving root cause and corrective action analysis.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, lay down; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. The employee must occasionally lift up to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The temperature in the work environment is uncontrolled, so the employee is exposed to both extreme cold and hot temperatures.