Material Handler

We are currently recruiting a Material Handler to join our team in Commack, NY!

The Material Handler will play a crucial role in supporting our Production and Warehouse departments. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a warehouse or manufacturing type of environment however; we are willing to train! 

Responsibilities:

• Reads production schedule, customer order, work order, shipping order, or requisition to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed
• Conveys materials between buildings and departments as required for production. Transports to storage or to other designated areas
• 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
• Fills requisitions, work orders, or requests for materials, tools, or other stock items and distributes items to the production floor
• Assembles customer orders from stock and places orders on pallets or shelves,or conveys orders to packing station or shipping department
• Marks materials with identifying information
• Opens bales, crates, and other containers
• Records amount of materials or items received or distributed
• Weighs or counts items for distribution within the plant to ensure conformance to company standards
• Arrange stock parts in specified sequence for assembly by other workers
• Compiles worksheets or tickets from customer specifications
• Drivers lift trucks to transport stored items throughout the plant or to pick up items from department locations for shipment
• Maintains inventory records
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• One year of experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment, printing or packaging industry experience preferred
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to read and interpret rulers, scales, and other measurement devices.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment (24-hour turnaround on product)
• Aptitude for mechanical operation
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Must be able to lift/move up to 50 pounds with or without mechanical assistance
• Excellent attendance and punctuality - accurately record work time on a daily basis