Material Handler I Shipping Associate
Syracuse, NY - USA
Job Summary
Material Handler I
Shift: M-F 1st Shift (7am - 3:30pm) 2nd Shift (3pm -11:30pm)
Pay: $18/hr with ($2 shift differential for second shift)
Position Summary
The Material Handler I is responsible for the safe and efficient handling movement storage shipping receiving and inventory of materials parts products and supplies. This role supports daily manufacturing and facility operations while maintaining a strong focus on safety quality accuracy and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
General Operations
- Follow all health and safety procedures to protect yourself coworkers equipment and manufacturing systems.
- Maintain a clean organized and safe work area including general housekeeping and waste removal.
- Support safety quality and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes reduce waste and rework and eliminate unnecessary activities.
- Work collaboratively with team members to meet department and facility goals.
- Assist with projects special assignments and other operational tasks as needed.
- Participate in team activities and contribute to effective decision-making.
Material Handling:
- Load unload move and transport materials using hand trucks forklifts electric dollies elevators power equipment and other material-handling devices.
- Safely stack organize and store materials parts products and supplies.
- Assist machine operators with moving heavy materials using manual or powered equipment including hoists.
- Transfer materials between departments and work areas as directed.
- Pull materials and fill orders from designated storage locations and deliver them to the appropriate departments.
- Inspect incoming materials and report shortages damage or discrepancies.
- Open containers using appropriate hand tools and safely unpack materials.
- Count weigh label and record materials accurately.
- Follow established safety procedures and material-handling practices at all times.
- Understand and follow applicable ISO 9000 procedures related to Material Handler responsibilities.
Shipping Receiving & Inventory:
- Receive incoming materials and prepare products and materials for shipment.
- Unpack unwrap inspect and organize finished products raw materials assemblies parts supplies equipment and other items.
- Verify quantities weights identification and general condition of received or shipped materials.
- Accurately enter receiving shipping and inventory information into computer systems.
- Process freight bills packing slips bills of lading and other required shipping and receiving documentation.
- Record shipping weights charges and other required information.
- Route materials and merchandise to the appropriate destinations.
- Maintain accurate inventory records and perform inventory counts as required.
- Follow established shipping methods transportation requirements routing instructions and schedules.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED required.
- 02 years of experience in material handling warehouse operations manufacturing shipping/receiving or a related field preferred.
- Ability to safely lift move and handle materials as required by the position.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and established safety procedures.
- Basic computer skills and ability to accurately enter and retrieve information.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
Core Competencies:
- Safety awareness
- Attention to detail
- Reliability and accountability
- Teamwork and communication
- Organization and time management
- Quality focus
- Continuous improvement mindset
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Required Experience:
IC