Material Handler

A.   Function Summary:   Primary responsibility: Safe and efficient receiving, handling, and storage of all products within the Granite Falls warehouse.   B.    Technical Skills:   Knowledge and practice of all applicable safety rules and procedures including but not limited to: Safe lifting practices Safe product storage methods Safe operation of forklift and electric tugger   Ability to operate forklift and tugger safely and efficiently. Must pass certification for forklift operation. Willing to train the right person.   Ability to safely and efficiently store all finished goods from Granite manufacturing lines.   Knowledge of all stock locations/ products and area designations.   Knowledge of correct labeling requirements.   Ability to identify and differentiate various inventoried products and characteristics.   Ability to read and understand all applicable forms and paperwork involved in Warehousing Department, including but not limited to Material Transfer forms and Production Worksheets.   Take initiative to maintain good 5S housekeeping and a clean and orderly work environment.   Take initiative to make constructive suggestions involving safety and productivity improvements.   C.   Soft skills:   Problem Solving a. Consolidate stock items to make room for additional product storage. b. Determine appropriate stocking location for product.   Teamwork Work closely with other material handlers and production personnel to ensure timely transfer of product to warehouse. Work closely with Production Department to ensure timely and accurate reporting of product receipt locations.   Communication Maintain good communication with Supervisors and others. Report all problems or potential problems and delays to Department Lead or Supervisor. Communicate all pertinent warehouse information to oncoming shift.   Training Assists with training of less experienced material handlers.   D.   Leadership Skills:   The ability to follow directions given by a lead or manager.   The ability to be a positive example to peers (Safety, Quality, Productivity, and/or Housekeeping) with minimal supervision. The ability to promote teamwork in your department.     E.    Additional Qualifications:   Education: Equivalent of High School education in English, Math, verbal and written communication skills.   Job Experience: Required: Entry Level position. 6 months experience in manufacturing. Preferred: 6 months to 1 year warehousing experience including forklift certification and computer experience.   Shift Availability: First Shift: 7:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.   Overtime Requirements: Overtime and Weekends as needed.   Working Conditions: Warehouse environment, requires lifting up to 50 lbs. physically demanding work. Extensive walking and standing on cement floors. Lifting, handling and moving of material via forklift operation.   Machines or equipment used on this job: Forklift, pallet jack, carts, label printer and computer.   Comments: Must be dependable, responsible and willing to adhere to all Pregis policies and procedures.