Material Handling Specialist

Hanwha Philly Shipyard; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 63,039,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Philly Shipyard, located on-site in Philadelphia, is seeking a reliable Material Handler to perform safe material movement, storage, and inventory tasks in a heavy industrial setting.

Responsibilities include receiving, moving, counting, and issuing material in storerooms and production areas, entering receipts into the system, operating a forklift, and coordinating with purchasing and production teams to resolve delivery issues. A High School Diploma or GED is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Degree or GED equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Receive, move, handle, and issue material in storerooms and in production areas as necessary.
• Enter receipts of goods, issues, disbursements, etc. into computer system.
• Operate forklift truck and similar light material handling equipment as required.
• Communicate with purchasing, production and other departments regarding deliveries, especially any associated problem.
• Maintain well-organized, tidy and clean storage areas.
• Assist in delivering material directly to delivery locations.

Education

High School Degree or GED

Job description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Ensure that all Hanwha Philly Shipyard safety procedures, rules and regulations are followed and met
• Read and follow work instructions, procedures and follow oral instructions to ascertain material handling tasks
• Receive, move, handle, and issue material in storerooms and in production areas as necessary. All handling will be by hand or with material handling equipment
• Count and record number of units of materials moved, received into or removed from the shipyard
• Enter receipts of goods, issues, disbursements, etc. into computer system
• Operate forklift truck and similar light material handling equipment as required
• Communicate with purchasing, production and other departments regarding deliveries, especially any associated problem
• Receive material in storerooms and other stock locations as necessary
• Inspection of material according to obvious damages, shortage, overage, and other obvious discrepancies. Complete necessary reports and forms
• Assist in delivering material directly to delivery locations.
• Collect and file all receipt tickets and other documents as required
• Attach identifying tags or labels to materials or mark information on cases, bales, or other containers according to procedures
• Maintain well-organized, tidy and clean storage areas
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned

COMPETENCIES

• Self-management
• Thoroughness
• Flexibility
• Integrity
• Willingness and ability to work as a team member

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILTY

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum High School Degree or GED equivalent

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Environmental exposures are similar to those found in most heavy industrial settings and may include noise, heat, cold, vibration, dust, fumes and smoke. Work may be carried on indoors or outdoors, and may involve exposure to inclement weather conditions.

*Hanwha Philly Shipyard is a TOBACCO-FREE facility.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. A range of motion sufficient to perform general lifting, carrying, bending, stooping, climbing, working at heights, extended walking or standing, etc. is required. Employment in this position is contingent upon passing the medical examination. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is an on-site, full-time/safety-sensitive position. Standard days and hours of work vary by department, days and hours determined by department schedules.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time or without notice.

Hanwha Philly Shipyard is committed to equal opportunity for all applicants. The recruitment, selection, employment and training of employees during employment, shall be without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, gender or age-except that the applicant must meet the minimum age requirement. Hanwha Philly Shipyard does not, and will not, discriminate because of the disability of such individual.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.