SUMMARY
The Material Handler will be responsible for the seamless process of outgoing and incoming shipments, perform all tasks deemed necessary including, but not limited to, operating a variety of hand and power tools, equipment, and machinery.
TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES
Primary Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Upholds all ethical standards associated with safety, quality and food safety policies and procedures within the facility, including the Code of Conduct and Values.
- Complies with all the standards that are followed in the Tulsa plant, including, but not limited to – Safety, Quality, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Safe Quality Food (SQF) and any other processes established within the Tulsa plant.
- Maintains a neat and orderly work area.
- Performs other duties as requested or assigned.
Specific Duties:
- Unload, sort, and distribute incoming shipments.
- Receive product and inspect material for quality, accuracy and process packing slips. Report any discrepancies to the immediate supervisor.
- Route received goods to the proper destination within the plant.
- Communicate with all departments as to goods received and address any non-conformance(s).
- Load trucks when required, which will include the following duties:
- Ensure that shipments contain proper documentation, and if multiple items per shipment, ensure item lists are complete.
- Problem-solve for any cases of missing documents, shipments, and deliveries.
- Oversee the safe and accurate loading and unloading of deliveries.
- Manage inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
- Accurately enter finished goods into the inventory system and place them in the appropriate location.
- Operate Forklift and other equipment in a safe and effective manner.
- Comply with applicable legislation, including safe operation and carriage of goods.
- When required, provide training to new and/or junior employees with a focus on performing work in a safe, efficient, and quality-minded manner.
- Fill in for Shipping & Receiving Lead as needed.
- Assist in the development of work instructions and practices.
Expectations:
- Performs responsibilities to expected outcomes.
- Follows through on commitments in a complete and timely manner.
- Participates actively in the management of the business through team involvement.
- Identifies and participates in learning activities that promote personal and professional growth.
- Experiments with new processes and ideas to create innovation and continuous quality improvement.
- Takes risks and learns from resulting successes and mistakes.
- Communicates openly, truthfully, and compassionately with respect for individual differences.
- Listens actively to understand before being understood and strive for win-win solutions.
Working Conditions:
- This job operates in a manufacturing environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines as well as various analytical test equipment.
- While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, and occasionally lift office products up to 50 pounds.
- This position may have minimal exposure to hazards such as dust, high noise levels, solvent fumes, and medium heat.
- Overtime may be required.
QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES
Education / Professional Background
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Preferred experience in a manufacturing environment
- A minimum of one (1) year experience in a similar role within a manufacturing warehouse environment, including shipping & receiving.
- Ability to complete and maintain ProAmpac ITO Driver Training certification and safely operate a fork/clamp truck according to company standards.
- Possess communication skills
- Demonstrated MS Outlook and Excel skills
Professional Competencies
- Knowledge of the company’s quality and food safety systems, as well as contractual quality requirements.
- Ability to perform complex mathematical equations and conversions.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
- Detail-oriented.
- Computer literate with a strong knowledge of software such as Microsoft Office.
- Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Ability to complete assignments in a timely manner.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to exemplify professional behavior in all aspects of the position.
- Tactful, mature, and has the ability to get along with diverse personalities.
- Ability to operate basic office equipment such as a phone, fax, copier, and printers.
- Communicates effectively one-on-one and in small groups.
- Easily articulates ideas and needs, so people at all levels can understand.
- Highly organized and self-directed with an ability to prioritize projects, combined with the ability to provide and receive direction.
- Analytical and critical thinking skills with an aptitude to quickly absorb new procedures and new industry advancements.
- Ability to accurately measure using steel rulers, a measuring tape or other required measurement tools.
- Ability to read and follow written instructions and accurately report test results.
- Ability to properly and safely handle and use equipment and chemicals.
- Ability to comply with company policies, procedures, work rules and compliance standards.
- Regular predictable, and reliable attendance.
- Flexibility to work overtime and change hours as the location, shifts, duties, and responsibilities may be amended from time to time to support efficient company operations.
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and at time stressful environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.