Material Handler - Shipping/Receiving

The Raymond Hadley Corp.; Town of Spencer (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Raymond Hadley Corp. is seeking Material Handlers to manage product movement within our warehouse safely and efficiently. Candidates must ensure accurate inventory maintenance while adhering to all food safety requirements.

This role involves cross-training, assisting with sales orders, and demonstrating forklift safety knowledge. A high school diploma and forklift certification are required, while Lean Six Sigma and SQF certifications are desired.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to carry out position responsibilities efficiently.
• Experience with forklift safety training.
• Understanding of warehouse layouts and item storage locations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and efficient movement of products within the warehouse.
• Assist in pulling and staging sales orders.
• Collaborate with team leads to manage shipping schedules.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Detail oriented

Strong communication skills

Ability to follow policies

Self-directed

Teamwork

Leadership

Education

High school Diploma or GED

Forklift Certification

Job description

Position Summary

RHC Material Handlers are responsible for ensuring that our product is moved within our warehouse in a safe and efficient manner, complying with all Human & Food Safety requirements. They are also responsible for accurate inventory being maintained, and good housekeeping and warehouse standards are upheld.

Supervisor Responsibilities

None

Duties and Responsibilities

• Understanding the company Food Safety & Quality Program and associated responsibilities within the program.
• Cross‑train to be able to assist other co‑workers roles as needed within the department.
• Assist other Shipping/Receiving co‑workers with pulling and staging Sales Orders as needed.
• Work safely & efficiently in accordance with company defined policies, standard work or standard operating procedures.
• Demonstrate forklift safety knowledge and completed forklift safety training.
• Knowledge of RHC inventory, warehouse layouts, and item storage location.
• Knowledge of scanning system software/hardware.
• Work with the S&R Clerk and S&R Team Lead to understand daily/weekly shipping schedule to manage an efficient system of staging shipments by Sales Order with the goal to ship everything on‑time as scheduled.
• Work with Line Supply to assist in pulling daily production materials as needed.
• Report any material quantity issues that may cause missed or shorted shipments to the Inventory Clerk or S&R Team Lead.
• Set an example by treating all employees with dignity and respect, maintaining a high level of professional communication.
• Assist with unloading incoming and outbound trucks.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to carry out position responsibilities.
• Ability to follow policies/procedures.
• Ability to prioritize workload/tasks and manage information flow (paperwork, etc.).
• Punctuality/Attendance.
• Self‑directed, resourceful, creative toward meeting job objectives.
• Works efficiently and effectively with other employees and departments, develops positive working relationships, etc.
• Takes initiative, stays productive, and displays drive.
• Leadership – influence others to achieve department and organizational goals, provide constructive feedback for co‑workers, encourage teamwork.

Education and Experience, Required

• High school Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Forklift Certification.

Education and Experience, Desired

• Lean Six Sigma Certification.
• Safe Quality Food (SQF) Certification.

Travel Required

• None.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear, frequently use hands to handle or feel and reach, stand and walk, and must frequently lift and/or move up to 55.115 pounds.

Work Environment/Hazards

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. This position frequently works with hazardous substances and/or processes. Strict adherence to company defined Hazard Control policies and procedures is a condition of employment.

EEO

RHC provides equal opportunity in all of our employment practices to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military status or any other legally protected class.