Warehouse Material Handler

The Duracell Company; LaGrange (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Duracell is seeking a reliable Material Handler to manage finished goods, raw materials, and work-in-process inventories. Responsibilities include forklift operation, inventory control in AS400, barcode creation, and ensuring accurate storage locations, with emphasis on safety and efficiency.

Candidates should be licensed forklift operators able to work in a fast-paced environment, perform data entry, and participate in cross-training across warehouse tasks.

Qualifications

• Forklift licensed and able to operate forklift up to 90% of shift.
• Must read, write and have basic math skills.
• Daily use of AS400 and barcode systems for inventory.

Responsibilities

• Observe safety policies and report unsafe conditions.
• Wear required PPE when handling hazardous materials.
• Complete forklift checklists at shift start.
• Maintain neat, clean, and orderly work area.
• Access AS400 to order, issue, and receive materials.
• Create barcodes for finished goods and track aging.
• Enter data to ensure inventory and location accuracy.
• Load materials from staging with forklift to carts; deliver to point of use.
• Ensure FIFO barcode transactions and proper storage locations.
• Record, verify part numbers and skid quantities; conduct quality checks.
• Cross-train to support manufacturing/warehouse operations.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Data entry

Basic math

Teamwork

Tools

AS400 system

Barcode systems

Job description

Job Description

Under general supervision, safely handle, store, preserve and perform any related activities required to maintain finished goods, raw material or work in process inventories. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor. Must be able to adapt to "other duties ". Must be a trained, licensed lift truck driver.

Responsibilities

• SAFETY
• Observe all current Duracell safety policies and procedures. Proactively identify unsafe conditions/behaviors and reports to area supervisor .
• Must wear appropriate personal protective equipment as required and when handling hazardous material.
• Conduct forklift checklist at the beginning of each shift and adhere to established forklift safe driving procedures.
• HOUSEKEEPING
• Maintain a neat, clean and orderly work environment for assigned zone , having a place for everything and everything in its place.
• FLOOR STOCK REPLENISHMENT / RECEIPT / LINE SERVICE
• Must be able to use a computer to access the AS400 system to order, issue, and receive materials.
• Must be able to create bar codes for finished goods and cell aging
• Ability to enter data into AS400 system to ensure inventory and location accuracy.
• Utilize and maintain visual control Systems.
• Must be able to load materials from staging area with forklift to tugger carts, hand load material to tugger carts and use hand truck to ensure delivery to point of use.
• Insure AS400 system first in first out barcode issue transaction is completed where applicable.
• Ensure all points of use and storage locations including work in process, finished goods, and scrap are identified and properly stored in designated locations.
• Take appropriate action to maintain material flow through the assigned area of responsibility.
• Quality Checks - Must verify part numbers and skid quantity.
• Record, enter, and ensure accuracy of traceability.
• Weigh and enter departmental scrap.
• Enter non-conformance tickets in AS/400 and attach barcodes to non-conforming product
• Cross train to other jobs as required supporting manufacturing / warehouse operations

Qualifications

• Completes required safety/orientation training, i. e. - training, hearing conservation, lock out/tag out, hazard communication, JSA's, etc.
• Must possess peripheral vision and depth perception to be trained to operate forklift; must be able to operate forklift up to 90% of the shift.
• All Material Handlers must be forklift licensed.
• Daily use of prescribed medication must be cleared through the medical department when operating a forklift.
• Basic interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively with various department personnel.
• Physical stamina necessary to stand and walk up to 90 percent of work time depending upon work area
• Ability to lift boxes weighing up to 35 pounds for up to 50 percent of work time depending upon area.
• Must be able to operate a standard forklift and narrow aisle forklift.
• Must possess peripheral vision and depth perception in order to be trained to operate a forklift to safely and correctly load and transport materials.
• Must possess the analytical ability to distinguish a wide variety of materials.
• Must be able to read, write, and have a basic knowledge of mathematics (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Must possess analytical ability to use computers and all systems needed to perform all functions of the job.
• Must be able to manually transfer propane tank at waist level as need to replace empty forklift tank
• Quality Checks - Must verify part numbers, skid quantity and location.
• Record and ensure location accuracy.

About Us

Duracell is the world’s leading manufacturer and marketer of high-performance alkaline batteries, complemented by a portfolio of high quality, market leading specialty, rechargeable and professional batteries. Duracell’s products power numerous critical professional devices across the globe such as heart rate monitors, defibrillators, telemetry devices, smoke detectors, fire alarms, automated valves and security systems. As the leader in the professional power category, Duracell has a rich history of innovation, continuously introducing batteries that are smaller, thinner, with more energy and longer lasting than competitive brands. Since March 2016, Duracell has found its permanent home within Berkshire Hathaway (ranked #4 World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune Magazine and #3 in the Fortune 500), and will continue to focus on sustainable growth, industry-leading innovation while creating long-term value for our customers and consumers. At Duracell, integrity, end-to-end accountability across all levels, fast decision-making and a "can do" attitude is highly valued.