Material Handler IV

Brodart Co.; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Brodart Co. in Williamsport, PA is seeking a MDHIV-level material handler to move and process books and materials in a fast-paced facility.

Responsibilities include picking customer orders with RF devices, stocking inventory, scanning with RF, and ensuring accurate labeling and efficient conveyor flow. The role requires lifting up to 70 lbs, operating pallet jacks/forklifts, and willingness to overtime when needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to use a pallet jack and forklift.
• 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.
• Must be able to stand/walk for 8 hour shifts and lift 40 lbs and up to 70 lbs occasionally and push book trucks weighing several hundred pounds.
• This position is subject to scheduled overtime which may be required based on production needs.

Responsibilities

• Pick books for customer orders using RF (radio frequency) hand held computer devices.
• Place selected books into or onto appropriate container which includes totes that travel via a conveyor line or on book trucks which must be manually moved.
• Stock and shelve inventory for future orders and scan materials via hand held RF device.
• Enter information into computer system as necessary for order fulfillment in SCS and Oracle and processing of appropriate labels and stickers, such as may be necessary for foreign and/or special accounts.
• May capture images of materials to assist in proper processing of materials and may strip materials in order to re-process materials according to requirements.
• 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.

Skills

Read/write skills

Communication

Safety-conscious

Flexibility

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

RF handheld device

Pallet jack

Forklift

Job description

Description

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.

• Responsible to pick books for customer orders using RF (radio frequency) hand held computer devices.
• Place selected books into or onto appropriate container which includes totes that travel via a conveyor line or on book trucks which must be manually moved.
• Responsible to stock and shelve inventory for future orders and scan materials via hand held RF device. Research and correct stocking errors as needed.
• Responsible to enter information into computer system as necessary for order fulfillment in SCS and Oracle and processing of appropriate labels and stickers, such as may be necessary for foreign and/or special accounts.
• May capture images of materials to assist in proper processing of materials and may strip materials in order to re-process materials according to requirements.
• 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.

MATERIAL HANDLER IV (MDHIV)

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

Description

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.

• Responsible to pick books for customer orders using RF (radio frequency) hand held computer devices.
• Place selected books into or onto appropriate container which includes totes that travel via a conveyor line or on book trucks which must be manually moved.
• Responsible to stock and shelve inventory for future orders and scan materials via hand held RF device. Research and correct stocking errors as needed.
• Responsible to enter information into computer system as necessary for order fulfillment in SCS and Oracle and processing of appropriate labels and stickers, such as may be necessary for foreign and/or special accounts.
• May capture images of materials to assist in proper processing of materials and may strip materials in order to re-process materials according to requirements.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.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to use a pallet jack and forklift.
• 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.
• This position is subject to scheduled overtime which may be required based on production needs.