Job Description
Primary Purpose and Overall Objective of the Job:
Material Handlers are required to accurately prepare orders for shipment, cycle count inventory, locate material quickly and efficiently, assist in receiving material, and other general warehousing functions.
Main Accountabilities:
· Assure quality, accuracy, and compliance with GMP’s in shipping, receiving, and the warehouse operation, while maintaining a timely throughput of operations
· Move material to storage areas with proper equipment, and efficiently stack and store the material in the appropriate area
· Pick, pack, and manifest orders for shipment for internal and external customers
· Check and/or verify freight and shipments for accuracy and/or damage
· Monitors warehouse space requirements and assist with maintaining proper warehouse utilization
· Other responsibilities include receiving, data entry, cycle counting and other duties as required
· Work on a small, fast paced, and dynamic team
Studies and Experience:
· High school diploma or equivalent
· General warehouse knowledge, including shipping and/or receiving experience
· Truck driving experience preferred
Skills and Qualifications:
· Good written and verbal communication skills
· Must have good interpersonal skills and the ability to work and communicate effectively with manager and others
· Ability to use material handling equipment such as a floor jack, hand truck, and order picker
· Forklift experience a must
· Computer knowledge. Ability to utilize Microsoft Outlook and perform light data entry in Microsoft Excel
· Good close vision and hand dexterity for computer
· SAP experience is a plus
· Must be able to follow directions and work well independently for periods at a time with minimal supervision
· Ability to work on ladders and on feet for long periods of time
· Requires mental alertness and attention to detail
· Ability to work overtime as needed
Scope and Resources Accountability, Typical Performance Indicators:
Scope and Resources Accountability: Must be able to work in warehouse conditions with long periods of standing, climbing, bending, walking, and reaching in wide temperature ranges. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Must be able to operate material handling equipment. Overtime may be required. The work is fast paced and must be able to work under pressure. Must be efficient in a diverse range of functions, including technical skills.
Notes:
Hours: 8:00am - 4:30 pm Some overtime.
VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status