Material Handler - Hamel, United States - LORAM Maintenance

Description

Job Title:
Material Handler IFLSA Status: Non-ExemptDepartment: Warehouse OperationsReports to: Warehouse Supervisor1st Shift (6am to 2:30pm)GENERAL DESCRIPTION /


PURPOSE:
To coordinate the movement of materials throughout the company, to inventory, production, and customers while maintaining accurate inventory and a safe work environment

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Technical FundamentalsGeneral IFS, ERP, and IT tickets knowledge. Can perform basic tasks and transactions required.

(look up on hand inventory, issue shop orders, issue customer orders, transfer inventory, close shipments)Basic understanding of Microsoft Office applicationsOperate hand-held computer and other technical equipment (bar code scanners)Process parcel shipments from different vendors, FedEx, UPS, DHL, etc.

Operate a two-way radio to communicate with supervisor and other material handlersAssist training new employees.
SafetyNotify supervisor of safety concerns as they arise.
Use proper Personal Protective Equipment. Understands and applies shop rules, proper safety and PPE at all times and references SDS to remain safe.
Operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts, reach truck, order picker, pallet jack and swing reach safely.

Follow EHS standards and Operating RulesMaintain training credentials for safety compliance (Spill prevention, LOTO, forklift, etc.)lifting equipment at 10,000lbs or fewer.

Complete daily forklift inspection form and report any unsafe conditions immediately.
Follow safety procedures and guidelines at all times during forklift operation to ensure a safe working environment.
Retain procedural training and follow as directed for safe operation.
InventoryMove materials to and from the receiving dock, warehouse, production floor, or other locations following FIFO inventory practices.

Ensure a smooth flow of inventory items to the production floor through open communication with scheduling, supervisors, production, and other departments.

Count and verify product, quantity, and warehouse location using computer generated count sheets to ensure accurate inventory records.
Receive product, properly record amounts, and enter product location into the inventory system. Perform inventory transactions on warehouse inventory system.
Materials Workflow Receive, pick, deliver shop orders accurately and on time.
Pick Transport TasksReceive and unload incoming materials.
Load outgoing freight shipments.
Put received parts away in correct locations.
Manage warehouse waste (pallets, trash, cardboard, etc.)Ship supplier material and pick project pick lists


BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES:
Work StandardsSafety AwarenessValues BasedTechnical learningTime management


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:
High School Diploma/ EquivalentExperience: 0-1+ years manufacturing warehouse experience.
Skills and KnowledgeAbility to work independently from work direction and meet timelines.

Ability to use scanning device and pay attention to detail to ensure accuracyLicenses/Certifications:
Pass all required background, drug and alcohol tests and maintain applicable warehouse process and equipment safety training refresher courses and certificationsThisis a union position

Preferred Qualifications:
Previous warehouse /manufacturing experience preferred. 1 year of forklift experience with certification preferred.


WORKING CONDITIONS:
This position is considered a safety sensitive role.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.5% or more travel, including international, using any method of transportation.

Ability to apply high levels of cognitive, analytical, retention and reasoning.
Excellent communication skills used within any social context.
The employee is regularly required to walk, stand and/or sit for extended periods.

Ability to climb and/or work at heights while utilizing stairs, ladders, personnel lifts, or platformsAble to reach, balance, stoop, kneel, hear, on a regular basis.

Can see up close, distances, colors and has use of peripheral vision and depth perception.
Can work and tolerate variable weather conditions and seasonal changes inside and outside for long periods of time.
Can tolerate variable and sometimes extreme physical conditions during visits or inspections of company equipment in a railroad environment.

Loram is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

REV May 2024