Material Handler

Position : Material Handler

Location : San Diego CA

Duration : 12 Months Contract

Start Time : 8:30 AM

End Time : 5:00 PM

Total Hours/week : 40.00
pay range -$16-20/hr

Description:

• Will primarily be responsible to work on tasks that are routine in nature where limited judgment is required.
• Normally receives detailed instructions on most work assignments.
• Pulls materials from inventory locations.
• Will package customer orders for shipment and process them by use of automated or manual carrier shipping systems.
• Performs cycle counting of materials and prepares daily shipments by stocking multiple locations with shipping supplies as well as keeping the warehouse orderly and organized.
• This position may require the use of a company vehicle to pick up and transport supplies between buildings.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Sorts customer orders properly picks products from inventory locations verifies other associate product pulls and prepares goods for final shipment in accordance to product temperature shipping requirements as instructed.
• Packs orders requiring dry ice refrigerant as directed.
• Process daily outbound customer orders using automated carrier or manual shipping systems.
• Replenishes daily consumable shipping supplies copier paper foam boxes and other consumable supplies as assigned in their work environments such as workstations cold rooms or warehouses etc.
• Helps to prepare and maintain records of merchandise shipped such as Transfer Orders Shipping Letters of Instructions Export Declarations etc.
• Picks up and delivers materials and components as directed.
• Signs for materials received checks goods against packing slips and seeks direction when materials do not match or are damaged.
• May be required to apply product labeling for materials.
• Process and deliver materials to appropriate personal.
• Performs cycle count and responsible for maintaining inventory accuracy within company set goals.
• Notifies Supervisor of damaged or mixed materials.
• Participates in required training on regulatory issues affecting own area of work and brings regulatory compliance questions/issues to the attention of management.
• Helps to process invoices for international orders in SAP system and assists in preparation of shipping documentation for domestic shipments as directed.
• Communicates daily progress and notifies problem situations to the Team Lead or Supervisor in a timely manner.
• Maintains shipping and warehouse areas in a clean and orderly manner.
• May be required to operate a forklift and/or Company vehicle as directed.
• Provides accurate timely and courteous service to all customers.
• Follows client Biosciences Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) policies and procedures.
• Takes responsibility for safety in immediate work area. Participates in EH&S programs.
• Notifies supervisors of all observed hazardous conditions or unsafe work practices. May provide recommendations on maintaining the safety of the work environment.
• Performs other related duties and assignments as designated by Supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge and Skills:

• Must have good inter-personal and communication skills.
• Ability to utilize computer systems Excel Word other software packages.
• Familiarity with SAP and/or Lotus Notes a plus.
• Ability to follow established policies and procedures.
• Basic arithmetic skills (add subtract multiply divide) read write and clearly communicate verbally with associates.
• Ability to routinely lift up to 35 pounds.
• Valid drivers license and good driving record required.

Education and Experience:

• Typically requires a high school diploma and 0-2 years experience in materials distribution (shipping/receiving/inventory) or equivalent combination of related education and experience.
• Shipping of temperature sensitive products is a plus.