Material Handler

Cynet Systems; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in material handling seeks candidates for a role involving the movement and sorting of materials. The position requires the ability to communicate effectively, follow safety guidelines, and manage physical tasks such as lifting and transporting materials. Applicants should have a high school diploma and a strong commitment to workplace safety and product quality.

Qualifications

• Must communicate effectively with team members and management.
• Ability to read warehouse computer software.

Responsibilities

• Conveys and sorts materials between work areas.
• Records material amounts and ensures safety protocols are followed.
• Loads and unloads trailers of products.

Skills

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Follows all policies and guidelines regarding workplace safety and product quality.
• Reads production schedule, customer order, work order, shipping order, or requisition to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
• Conveys materials and items from receiving or production areas to storage or to other designated areas.
• Sorts and places materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence such as size, type, style, color, or product code.
• Fills requisitions, work orders, or requests for materials, or other stock items and distributes items to production areas.
• Assembles customer orders from stock and places orders on pallets.
• Marks materials with identifying information.
• Opens bales, crates, and other containers.
• Records amounts of materials or items received or distributed.
• Weighs or counts items for distribution within the plant to ensure conformance to company standards.
• Uses a computer to enter records.
• Drives material handling equipment to transport stored items.
• Loads and unloads trailers of palletized and non-palletized products.
• Utilizes manual and automated material handling equipment.
• Practices and adheres to appropriate safety and hygiene guidelines / procedures for safe housekeeping and personal protection.
• May perform other duties as required.
• Contributes to division results and performance.
• Take care of internal and external customer needs and expectations.

Required :

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Knowledge and Experience :

• Candidates must be able to communicate effectively to team members and management staff.
• Must be able to read information through warehouse computer software.

Preferred :

Physical Requirements (Due to nature of job) :

• Must be able to sit, stand, hear, and see on a constant basis.
• Must be able to walk, write, and type on a frequent basis.
• The candidate should be able to lift 50 pounds with assistance.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to the candidate should be able to lift 50 pounds with assistance.
• Must be able to climb and descend stairs.
• Must be able to bend, carry, reach, push, and pull on a frequent basis.
• Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing.
• May work indoors and outdoors as needed.
• Exposure to heat up to 120 degrees and cold to 0 degrees.
• May work in areas where noise level is such that hearing protection is required.
• May be exposed to varying amounts of dust and dirt.
• Work surfaces may include concrete.
• Employees must be able to operate a computer and communicate via telephone.