Material Handler

Global Edge Group; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Global Edge Consultants, LLC is seeking a Material Handler in Cookeville, TN. The role involves loading/unloading trucks, packaging and unpackaging materials, stocking and pulling parts, and assisting shipping/receiving while delivering excellent service to internal and external customers.

You may operate a forklift and must be able to stand for long periods, lift up to 50 pounds regularly, and occasionally more than 100 pounds. Overtime, including weekends/evenings, is required as needed.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Familiar with ERP systems.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Unload incoming shipments and verify bill of lading/packing list.
• Resolve packing list discrepancies with purchasing and other departments.
• Inspect and identify damaged goods as needed.
• Record materials received on purchase orders and distribute copies.
• Ensure ERP receipt of materials within 24 hours.
• Verify accuracy of outbound shipments and properly package outbound shipments.
• Maintain document filing and archiving requirements.
• Follow warehouse processes and maintain good housekeeping.
• Abide by client safety requirements and cross-train as needed.
• Operate in production environment with multiple product changeovers.

Skills

Forklift operation

ERP systems

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Multitasking

Education

HS Diploma / GED

Job description

Shift: 7:00am-3:30pm with overtime as needed

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Our team is currently looking for a Material Handlerfor one of our clients in the Manufacturing Industry.

The Material Handler is responsible for the loading and unloading of trucks, packaging and unpackaging of materials, assisting in stocking and pulling parts from storage, and all other functions associated with shipping and receiving, all while providing exemplary service to internal and external customers. This role may also be required to operate a forklift to transport goods and materials of all kinds in and around the facility

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Unload incoming shipments.
• Perform verification of bill of lading and packing list, unpack incoming shipments.
• Engage with purchasing and other departments to resolve packing list discrepancies.
• Conduct inspections and provide damaged goods with a damage identification, as needed
• Accurately record materials received on the appropriate purchase orders and distribute copies to the appropriate personnel.
• Ensure system (ERP) receipt of materials within 24 hours.
• Verify the accuracy of outbound shipments.
• Properly package out-bound shipments to ensure that the contents arrive at their destination in undamaged condition.
• Properly handle all document filing and archiving requirements.
• Follows all warehouse processes when performing work, while maintaining good housekeeping in all assigned work areas.
• Abides by all client safety requirements.
• Basis computer skills, including effectively navigating Microsoft Office.
• Able to work occasional overtime including weekends and evenings.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time, walk many steps throughout the day, kneel, twist, and bend.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally buddy lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to multitask and work in a production environment that has multiple product changeovers.
• Must be willing to learn and cross train as needed throughout different function(s)
• Speak and understand "the language of logistics".
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Previous related material handling and forklift experience.
• Familiarity / working knowledge of ERP systems.
• Have strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Have keen attention to detail.
• HS Diploma / GED and / or 0-2 years relevant experience

The Global Edge Consultants, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Global Edge Consultants, LLC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered