Materials Handler - 2nd Shift

ZipRecruiter; Owosso (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in logistics is seeking a Materials Handler responsible for handling materials and ensuring accurate inventory management at their facility. The role involves tasks such as receiving deliveries, stocking, and using powered industrial trucks, making prior forklift experience essential. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and demonstrate a strong ability in material handling, as they will work in both inside and outside conditions.

Qualifications

• 6-12 months of related experience and/or training required.
• 2-5 years of related experience preferred.
• Previous forklift experience is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload raw materials and verify accuracy against POs.
• Maintain accurate inventory and conduct cycle counts.
• Operate company vehicle in accordance with traffic laws.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Inventory Control

Material Handling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Powered Industrial Trucks

Pallet Jack

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

SHIFT

Monday-Thursday 3:45 pm - 2:15 am

POSITION SUMMARY

The Materials Handler will perform tasks associated with the material handling process at RealTruck, including receiving materials, stocking, and inventory control, primarily using powered industrial trucks.

CORE FUNCTIONS

• Load and unload raw materials from trailers; verifies accuracy against PO and packing slip in WMS.

• Receive material deliveries, verifies items and quantities to PO, and acquires proper paperwork.

• Efficiently moves materials to and from point of use, ensuring product quality is maintained.

• Responsible for accurate takeaways or replacements of Kanban racks and empty racks.

• Ensure product is properly labeled with part number, name, and quantity; rotates stock as needed.

• Receive returned product; verifies warranty status; updates WMS; prepares product for disposal or return to stock.

• Maintain accurate inventory; conducts cycle counts; transfers product in WMS; investigates and resolves variances.

• Train other employees, maintain a clean and safe workspace, other duties as assigned.

• Operate a company vehicle in accordance with established traffic and transportation procedures and laws.

• Communicate effectively with all departments and supervisors/leads.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience

· High School Diploma or GED .

· 6-12 months of related experience and/or training required.

· 2-5 years of related experience and/or training .

· Previous forklift experience .

Required Licenses

· Driver’s license.

Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge

· Skilled in the operation of powered industrial trucks, pallet jack, tape gun.

· Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.

· Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

· Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, work instructions, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

· Ability to count and perform basic math.

· Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Travel

· None.

COMPETENCIES

· Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

· Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals. Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

· Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

· Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.

· Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

· Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES

· Individual Contributor: working team member with no oversight of others and no management responsibilities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

· This position is subject to Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Physical Activities

· This position is subject to the following physical activities: climbing, balancing, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, talking, and hearing.

Visual Acuity

· The worker is required to have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles or heavy equipment. The worker is required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, thoroughness of work assigned (i.e., custodial, food services, general labor, etc.) or to make general observations of facilities or structures (i.e., security guard, inspection, etc.). The worker is required to have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles or heavy equipment.

Working Conditions

· The worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, including heat, noise, vibration, and hazards from a production-based environment.