Material Handler

Kruger Family Industries; Town of Portage (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Kruger Family Industries in Portage, NY, seeks a Material Handler to receive, store and distribute materials, tools and products, ensuring accurate data entry and a steady flow across departments.

Responsibilities include sorting items, operating a lift truck safely, conducting inventory audits, keeping areas clean and organized, and enforcing company policies and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent education preferred.
• No advanced degree required.
• Minimum of one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to complete the in-house forklift truck operation course and obtain an appropriate license.

Responsibilities

• Receive, store, and distribute materials, tools, equipment and products.
• Perform daily data entry and transactional documentation.
• Sort materials by size, type, color, or product code.
• Operate a lift truck to move materials safely and efficiently.
• Maintain compliance with company standards and safety guidelines.
• Conduct physical inventories and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare and maintain documentation from customer specifications.
• Keep work areas clean and organized.
• Maintain knowledge of daily computer systems and processes.
• Adhere to regulatory requirements and company policies.

Skills

Basic math skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation training

Job description

Material Handler

SUMMARY

Receives, stores, and distributes material, tools, equipment, and products.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Perform daily functions in an accurate and expedited fashion to maintain an efficient and continuous flow of materials, parts, assemblies and/or produce goods between departments. This includes data entry and transactional documentation.
• Sorts and places materials or items on racks, shelves, or bins according to predetermined sequence such as size, type, style, color, or product code.
• Communicate unresolved issues identified during the shift to the department supervisor and order status and/or special-order requirements to oncoming shift personnel.
• Operates a lift truck to move materials in accordance with the stated safety guidelines.
• Contributes to ensuring continued compliance to company standards.
• Performs physical audits, investigates and resolves inventory discrepancies.
• Compiles documentation from customer specifications.
• Cleans and organizes applicable work areas.
• Maintains a working knowledge of daily computer system(s).
• Maintains a safe and orderly general facility appearance.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.
• Follows the applicable Versatility Chart.
• Perform all duties in compliance with regulatory requirements as well as company policies and procedures.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 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 essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school or equivalent education preferred. No advanced degree is required. Minimum of one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• The use of basic mathematical skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios, and proportions are required.

Ability to complete the in-house fork truck operation course and obtain an appropriate license is required.