Material Handler I

Gleason; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Gleason in Rochester, NY is seeking a self-motivated Material Handler II with logistics experience in a manufacturing setting. The role includes stocking inventory, picking, cycle counting, packaging, shipping and receiving, with a focus on accuracy and safety.

The position requires forklift certification, experience with RF scanning, and familiarity with SAP or similar ERP systems. Strong organizational and team collaboration skills are essential to ensure timely, correct material flow.

Qualifications

• Experience in shipping, warehouse and/or production environments.
• Accurate data entry with basic SAP or other business system understanding.
• Ability to follow work instructions and respond to questions from colleagues.
• Ability to read and process domestic and international shipping documents.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Motivated with focus on customer service and quality.
• Able to work in a cross-functional team and show good judgment.

Responsibilities

• Load/unload trailers with forklifts or pallet jacks (forklift cert required).
• Verify shipment contents against records and invoices.
• Post receipts and material transfers in warehouse systems.
• Organize material in racks and perform cycle counts.
• Keep tools and areas clean to meet safety regulations.
• Operate forklifts and pallet jacks to move material.
• Pick items using RF scanners and prepare for shipping.
• Uncrate materials and protect parts during handling.
• Create/update ITLs in Gleason Quality System.

Skills

Shipping experience

Data entry

Multi-tasking

Interpersonal skills

Attention to safety

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Position Summary:

The successful candidate must be a self-motivated individual possessing Logistics experience in a manufacturing environment with the ability to perform effectively under pressure. As part of the Logistics department, the Material Handler II will perform various tasks including stocking inventory, parts picking, cycle counting, packaging, shipping and receiving. Each team member is expected to exhibit flexibility and adaptability to be able to perform the following duties and assignments:

Job Responsibilities:

• Loading and unloading trackers trailers with fork trucks, manual pallet jacks, or electric pallet jacks (certification required to operate fork truck equipment.
• Examine shipment contents and compare with records, such as manifests, invoices, or orders, to verify accuracy.
• Post receipts, and material transfers to warehouse, sales orders or networks.
• Organize / locate material in warehouse racks using inventory system.
• Clean and maintain supplies, tools, equipment, and storage areas to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, power lifts, to move material throughout the building.
• Picking using RF Scanners.
• Uncrating / unpacking of materials prior to delivery to work centers.
• Rust prevention and part protection.
• Ability to create, update and close ITL’s through the Gleason Quality System.
• Understanding of the FIFO process and ability to transact the inventory accurately.
• Reconciliation of lost / missing material.
• Operate large 10 ton and 22 ton forklift.
• Conduct physical inventory and cycle counts of warehouse materials.
• Safely package customer outbound orders for both parcel and LTL.
• Generate required shipping documents packing list, invoice, BOL, and other international required documents.
• Coordinate pickup arrangements with forwarder and customer carriers.

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):

• Experience working in a shipping, warehouse and/or production environment
• Accurate data entry skills with basic understanding of SAP or other business system
• Ability to follow work instructions, effectively present information and respond to questions from colleagues
• Ability to read, interpret and process domestic and international shipping documents in a timely manner.
• Excellent organizational skills, with ability to multi-task
• Solid written and verbal skills are essential as well as good interpersonal skills
• Highly motivated and results-oriented with a focus on exceptional customer service and quality
• Able to work in a cross functional team environment and demonstrate sound judgment and decision-making skills
• Display a strong sense of urgency in researching, tracking and correcting problems in a timely manner
• Perform other duties as required or assigned

Preferred Education/Training/Experience:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree

Professional Certificates, Licenses or Registrations:

• Fork Truck Certified

Computer Skills:

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
• Outlook
• Internet
• Familiarity with inventory control systems, ERP systems and/or shipping modules such as UPS and FedEx is desired

Travel Requirements:

• No travel required