Material Handler II

Brodart; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Brodart is seeking a Material Handler II for ARCH, PA, USA to manage the flow of materials, stage and transport goods, and ensure accurate order fulfillment. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and demonstrated proficiency with material handling systems.

Typical duties include entering data in SCS/Oracle, resolving discrepancies, and maintaining safe, clean work areas with regular attendance. This is a full-time, on-site position with potential overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with relevant material handler experience.
• Advanced proficiency in production standards and material handling.
• PC proficiency and familiarity with Book Order Control System.
• Ability to read, write and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Flexible to safety decisions and changing work environments.
• Effective interaction with co-workers and adherence to company policies.
• Capable of standing/walking 8 hours, lifting up to 70 lbs, and working in a production setting.

Responsibilities

• Flow of materials held in buffer and overcrowding.
• Transfer of materials in totes to trucks and staging in buffer area.
• Release of completed orders to take-away conveyor.
• Record book order status transactions and use of Book Order Control System to obtain and update book order information.
• Enter information into computer systems as necessary for order fulfillment in SCS and Oracle.
• Work with co-workers to resolve issues related to overages, shortages and mis-routings.
• May be the point of contact for special handling requests.
• Maintain regular, dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Maintain safe, clean and organized work areas.

Skills

Reading & writing

Safety awareness

Team communication

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Book Order Control System

Job description

MATERIAL HANDLER II (MTHII)

• Job Location**ARCH [PA, USA]
• Travel Percentage**None
• Shift Type**Full Time
• Position Type**8 LABORERS/HELPERS
• Education Level**High School or GED

Description

• Flow of materials held in buffer and overcrowding.
• Transfer of materials in totes to trucks and staging in buffer area.
• Release of completed orders to take-away conveyor.
• Problem resolution.
• Recording of book order status transactions and use of Book Order Control System to obtain and update book order information.
• Responsible to enter information into computer system as necessary for order fulfillment in SCS and Oracle.
• Works with co-workers to resolve issues related to overages, shortages and mis-routings.
• Performs investigations based on Oracle and SCS (conveyor) information.
• May be the point of contact for special handling requests.
• 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.
• Responsible for regular, dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Maintain safe, clean and organized work areas, emptying trash cans and barrels and sweeping of floors, as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and a relevant amount of experience as a Material Handler III or equivalent experience.
• Capable of performing at an advanced proficiency level of competence within production standards of efficiency and skill of Material Handler III.
• PC Proficiency and familiarity with Book Order Control System.
• Ability to read, write and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Flexible to make appropriate decisions regarding safety in handling materials and responsive to changing work environments.
• 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 8 hour 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.