Material Handler - Weekend Shift

- United States - VWR International; Paris (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

VWR International in the United States is seeking a Warehouse Material Handler to support production flow by moving materials and coordinating pulls and deliveries.

Under supervision, you'll operate forklifts, follow safety rules, and handle inbound/outbound tasks, inventory, and general duties to keep the warehouse running smoothly. This role requires the ability to lift up to 75 pounds, adapt to changing priorities, and collaborate with teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds and follow safety directions.
• Ability to work under deadlines with tight schedules.
• Ability to shift priorities and adapt to changing needs.
• Familiar with warehouse systems and processes.
• Willingness to work any shift.

Responsibilities

• Unload and move inbound shipments safely using equipment.
• Pick, label and prepare outbound orders for shipping.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and assist cycle counts.
• Operate and maintain warehouse equipment in a neat, safe manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Stress management

Shift flexibility

Warehouse systems

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

The Opportunity:

Under close supervision, expedites the movement of parts and material between production areas by listing or otherwise moving raw materials and/or parts. Prepares and coordinates schedules for pulling and delivering materials to control the flow of goods and regulate production floor space. Safely operates appropriate equipment (forklifts, hoists, crane, etc.) required to move materials along production floor. Follows all safety rules and practices.

Shift: Friday, Saturday and Sunday

Hours: 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM

What we're looking for

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School education or GED required
• OSHA Forklift and HAZMAT certification a plus

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES (Those necessary to perform the job competently)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to use proper techniques to lift up to 75 pounds. The ability to follow directions with emphasis on safety is extremely important.
• Must be able to handle stress caused in meeting deadlines with tight scheduling requirements.
• Must be able to shift priorities easily.
• Must be able to use hands and feet simultaneously and for repetitive movements.
• Must have responsible work habits.
• Must be familiar with warehouse systems.
• Must be available to work any shift.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret SOP's, coverage, documents, and regulations. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Ability to effectively establish rapport, present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers and the public. Skill and ability to meet people and listen.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance. Understanding of metric system measurements is beneficial.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed and uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

OTHER:

Skill and ability to type. Skill and ability to operate a computer. Skill and ability to organize and prioritize work. Skill and ability to meet deadlines and operate office equipment. Skill and ability to use Microsoft office tools and company software.

How you will thrive

Warehouse material handlers' essential duties are to perform various tasks in the warehouse such as but not limited to:

Inbound

• Unload trucks, trailers, containers of freight, counting products, compare to manifest to check all shipments for damage, infestation, or production code dates.
• Material handlers must report shortages, damages, and mis-shipments on appropriate forms. Also be able to sign for inbound shipments when necessary.
• All inbound shipments are moved safely to storage locations to be efficiently stacked as store merchandise.

Order Picking

• Ensure that the correct product number, quantity and type (lot, batch, serial number) of product are picked. Transport orders to shipping locations or delivery platforms with material handling equipment such as but not limited to fork trucks, cherry pickers, or pallet jacks.
• Materials handlers must be able to label, stencil, tag, mark orders, band, bundle, wrap, over-pack, and palletize as required.

Outbound

• Compare quantity, labeling and address with order to ensure out-going shipments are complete and correct. Assign signature for outbound as necessary. Efficiently move product, cartons and or pallets into trailers, rail cars or containers.
• Equipment: Maintain equipment in a neat, clean and orderly fashion. Operate equipment safely and efficiently.
• Comply with company standards and OSHA requirements.

Inventory

• Keep accurate records and reports. Assist in physical inventories and cycle counts. Ensure proper stock rotation. May key inventory adjustments in computer.

Other Duties

• Repack or re-box cases per customer instructions. Repair and consolidate damaged goods as required. Operate shrink-wrap machine. Charge forklift battery as needed; stack and or separate good from bad pallets when necessary; clean railcars, trailers, and truck docks, bays as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL EFFORT (Under Typical Positions)

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