Material Handler

Northern NV Jobs; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern NV Jobs is seeking a Warehouse Associate to support shipping, receiving, and inventory tasks on site in Sparks, NV. You will enter data in SAP/VWR, operate material handling equipment, and verify shipments for accuracy.

You will prepare orders, coordinate pickups with carriers, and maintain clean, safe storage areas while following standard operating procedures.

Qualifications

• High School education or GED is required.
• OSHA Forklift and HAZMAT certification is an asset.
• Must be able to read and write in English, count accurately, and perform simple math.
• Familiarity with warehouse computer systems and proficient keyboarding skills.

Responsibilities

• Enter shipment data in SAP/VWR, UPS and Hazmat software as required.
• Operate forklift, hand truck and pallet jack for loading/unloading.
• Unload deliveries and verify quantities and product type from suppliers.
• Prepare sales orders, verify product numbers, and package items for shipment.
• Arrange pickups with trucking companies and verify contents/weights.
• Do general warehousing tasks, keep areas clean, and maintain records.
• Report safety infractions to the appropriate contacts in a timely manner.
• Perform other related tasks as directed by supervisor.

Skills

Reading & writing

Numeracy

Problem solving

SOP compliance

Safety awareness

Keyboarding

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

SAP/VWR shipping system

UPS online shipping software

Hazmat shipping software

Job description

Enters shipment data in the SAP/VWR shipping and inventory system, the UPS online shipping software and the HAZMAT shipping software, as required.

Operates the forklift, hand truck and pallet jack for the safe loading and unloading of delivery trucks, safe placement and maneuvering of product in, on, and around pallet racking and other staging areas.

Safely unloads delivery trucks as required, verifies quantity and product type from suppliers, enters data entry and purchase order receipt functions in computer system, places products in appropriate bins.

Prepares sales orders: Verifies product number to sales order line item, pulls correct quantities of products for order compilation, packages items for shipment, palletizes larger shipments, compiles shipment weights for inclusion on shipment waybill, completes all shipping documents, verifies and affixes proper shipping documents and other labelling as required for specific products.

Order Shipping: Arranges pickup of shipments, verifies order contents, weights, etc. with trucking company drivers prior to shipment departure, safely loads shipments in trucks as required.

General Warehousing Tasks: housekeeping, inventory organization, accurate and detailed record keeping.

Reports security and/or health and safety infractions or potential infractions in a timely manner and to the appropriate contacts.

Performs other related tasks that his/her supervisor deems necessary for the efficient operation of the department.

High School education or GED is required.

OSHA Forklift and HAZMAT certification is an asset.

Previous work experience is an asset.

Must be able to read and write in English, count accurately, do simple math (add, subtract, multiply) and problem solve independently.

Must be familiar with warehouse computer systems and proficient keyboarding skills.

Ability to follow standard operating procedures with an emphasis on safety as well as company policies and procedures.

Must be able to use proper techniques to lift 50 pounds.

Must be able to shift priorities easily.