Material Handler (7:00 am - 5:00 pm, Mon, Tue, Thu, & Fri)

Misco Products Corp.; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Misco Products Corp. is seeking a full-time Warehouse Associate to move materials between Receiving, Production, and Distribution, ensuring timely and accurate transfers. You will operate forklifts/reach trucks, scan items, and keep areas organized and safe.

The role requires OSHA awareness and attention to detail, with regular communication with line leads about inventory availability and potential shortages. Overtime may be required to support production schedules.

Qualifications

• Must be able and certified to operate material handling equipment (forklift, reach truck, pallet jack).
• Ability to effectively utilize RiteScan and Ops Manager.
• Ability to follow directions.
• Strong communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations.
• Reading comprehension skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift and/or reach truck to pick up and deliver materials to various areas in the Production Department.
• Move skids and take them to stock area or Shipping/Receiving area using forklift and/or reach truck.
• Follow OSHA and other safety regulations.
• Physically transfer materials between warehouse, production, and distribution.
• Utilize a handheld scanner and forklift tablet to ensure material is digitally transferred into the correct location.
• Keep receiving area, warehouse, and raw materials area clean and neat at all times.
• Recognize inventory issues and notify supervisor of potential shortages/overages.
• Communicate regularly with Line Leads to provide updates on inventory availability and place jobs on hold as necessary.

Skills

Forklift certified

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Reading comprehension

Follow directions

OSHA knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Reach truck

Pallet jack

Job description

Description

Job Summary

Responsible for the transfer of materials between Receiving, Production, and Distribution in a timely, accurate manner.

Essential Functions

• Operate forklift and/or reach truck to pick up and deliver materials to various areas in the Production Department
• Move skids and take them to stock area or Shipping/Receiving area using forklift and/or reach truck
• Follow OSHA and other safety regulations
• Physically transfer materials between warehouse, production, and distribution.
• Utilize a handheld scanner and forklift tablet to ensure material is digitally transferred into the correct location.
• Keep receiving area, warehouse, and raw materials area clean and neat at all times.
• Recognize inventory issues and notify supervisor of potential shortages/overages.
• Communicate regularly with Line Leads to provide updates on inventory availability and place jobs on hold as necessary.

Additional Responsibilities

• Keep equipment clean.
• Ability to prioritize daily responsibilities in unison with production schedule changes.
• Support Shipping, Receiving, and Production departments as needed.
• Accomplishes all tasks as appropriately assigned or requested.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be able and certified to operate material handling equipment (forklift, reach truck, pallet jack)
• Ability to effectively utilize RiteScan and Ops Manager
• Ability to follow directions
• Strong communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations
• Reading comprehension skills

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Forklift and/or reach truck certified

Education and Experience

• Ability to lift 50 lbs on a regular basis
• Must be able to bend repetitively
• Ability to handle, stack, and move cases and drums on a regular basis
• Must be able to work overtime
• Ability to stand for extended periods; up to 7½ hours per day, plus overtime