MATERIAL HANDLER I (MTHDI)

Brodart Co; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Brodart Co. in Williamsport, PA is seeking a full-time Laborer/Helper to move materials between production and shipping areas, pack materials for shipment, and maintain a clean, safe workspace in a production environment.

Under supervision, you will enter order data into SCS and Oracle, use forklift and pallet jacks, and be prepared for overtime during peak periods; 2+ years shipping/receiving experience and a high school diploma are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years previous shipping and/or receiving experience or the skills of Material Handler II and demonstrated ability to perform at a high level of productivity in peak periods of operation.
• PC Proficiency and familiarity with Kewill Help desk procedures.
• Microsoft office suite (Word, Excel).
• Ability to read, write and follow verbal and written instructions and prioritize work assignments; flexible to make appropriate decisions regarding safety in handling materials and responsive to changing work environments.
• Ability to operate forklift, pallet jack or other material handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Pack materials for shipment in appropriate containers, determining carton size based on order quantity to ensure product quality and minimize damage.
• Enter information into computer systems for order fulfillment in SCS and Oracle and processing of labels and stickers for foreign and/or special accounts.
• Perform other duties of equal or lesser classification as directed by supervisor.
• Maintain safe, clean and organized work areas, empty trash and sweep floors as needed.
• Cross training and substitution of tasks as required by supervision.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

SCS

Oracle

Kewill Help desk procedures

PC Proficiency

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: ARCH - Williamsport, PA 17701, Position Type: 8 LABORERS/HELPERS, Education Level: High School or GED, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Full Time, Under the direction of the Supervisor, Books Production or their designee, this position provides for the efficient handling and movement of materials to and from designated areas in the facility as may be required for processing of product.

• Pack materials for shipment in appropriate containers, i.e. determines size of carton based on order quantity, to ensure product quality and guard against damage. May use packing paper to prevent sliding and damage during shipment.
• Responsible to enter information into computer system as necessary for order fulfillmentin SCS and Oracle and processing of appropriate labels and stickers, such as may be necessary for foreign and/or special accounts.
• Responsible to perform other duties of equal or lesser classification irrespective of required change in department, hours (including mandatory overtime) or work conditions as directed by supervisor.
• Maintain safe, clean and organized work areas, emptying trash cans and barrels and sweeping of floors, as needed.
• Cross training and substitution of tasks that may be of higher classification as required by supervision.

• High School diploma or equivalent; minimum of 2 years previous shipping and/or receiving experience or the skills of Material Handler II and demonstrated ability to perform at a high level of productivity in peak periods of operation.
• Capable of performing at a superior proficiency level of competence within production standards of efficiency and skill of a Material Handler II.
• PC Proficiency and familiarity with Kewill Help desk procedures.
• Microsoft office suite (word, excel).
• Ability to read, write and follow verbal and written instructions and prioritize work assignments; flexible to make appropriate decisions regarding safety in handling materials and responsive to changing work environments.
• Ability to operate forklift, pallet jack or other material handling equipment.
• Ability to work/communicate effectively and respectfully with co-workers and to adhere to Brodart rules, policies and standards of conduct.
• Must be able to work in a production environment that may be subject to varied temperatures and other conditions, such as noise (conveyor) and dust.
• Must be able to stand/walk for 8hour shifts and possess the ability to frequently bend and lift 40 lbs and up to 70 lbs occasionally and push book trucks weighing several hundred pounds.
• Required to float throughout the work area and move from zone to zone as workload requires.
• This position is subject to scheduled overtime which may be required based on production needs.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Brodart Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.