Temporary - Material Handler

Duravant; Walla Walla (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Duravant is seeking a Material Handler in Walla Walla, Washington, responsible for the safe handling of materials and timely delivery to production and shipping departments. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, and experience with inventory management is a plus.

This role demands adherence to safety standards while managing inventory, cycle counts, and assisting with forklift operation. Join our team and contribute to our innovative solutions in the food industry.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; six months to one year of related experience.
• Must be willing to operate a forklift and other equipment.
• Experience using RFSmart software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety is the top priority while performing any part of the job.
• Select inventory to satisfy production requirements.
• Fill requisitions and distribute them to production.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Inventory Management

RFSmart Software

Education

Highschool diploma or GED

Tools

Pallet Jack

Hand Truck

Job description

About Key Technology

Key Technology has been providing innovative solutions to the food industry since 1948. We are a global leader in the design and manufacture of food processing technology. Our products range from conveying, digital sorting, and process automation technologies. Our ongoing innovations provide increased control, continuous processing, and longer machine life in processed fruits and vegetables, nuts, dried fruit, fresh‑cut produce and more. Corporate headquarters are in beautiful eastern Walla Walla, Washington. Here we continually strive to find and fulfill our customers’ growing needs.

Summary

The Material Handler is responsible for the safe and effective handling of materials, ensuring timely delivery of parts, tools, or equipment to production and shipping departments. Responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records.

Essential Responsibilities

• At all times ensures safety is the top priority while performing any part of the job.
• Ensure that all established safety and company policies are being followed. Communicate any issues with the Supervisor.
• Selects inventory to satisfy production requirements.
• Fills requisitions, work orders, tools, or other stock items and distributes them to production.
• Replenishes picking locations by transferring and moving inventory from overflow locations.
• Perform cycle counts as assigned. Records amounts of materials or items received or distributed.
• Receive and put away inventory. Sorts and places materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence such as size, type, style, color, or product code.
• Reads production schedule, customer order, work order, or requisition to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
• Conveys materials and items from receiving or production areas to storage or to other designated areas.
• Fills customer orders from stock and places orders on pallets or shelves or conveys orders to shipping department.
• Label materials with identifying information.
• Use of computer systems to check inventory quantities, locations, etc.
• Observes safety and security procedures; Uses equipment and materials properly; Reports potentially unsafe conditions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education And/or Experience

• Highschool diploma or GED; six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be willing to operate a forklift, stock picker, pallet jack and hand truck as necessary.
• Experience using RFSmart software is considered a plus.
• Ability to learn AX2012, RFSmart, and KVP.

Physical Requirements

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Employment with Key Technology is contingent upon successfully completing a pre‑employment drug screen, criminal history, social security, and reference check. Key Technology is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer. In addition to federal law requirements, Key Technology complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the Company has facilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should contact the Key Technology Human Resources Department to request accommodation. Key Technology participates in E‑Verify.