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Description: 

Second shift role - 11: 00 AM-7:30 PM

The Material Handler is a position reporting to Senior Warehouse Manager with the duties to move and transport a variety of material within and between various operating areas.   This position includes the function to perform the sampling, monitor and load/unload incoming trucks, monitor tank levels, and perform transfers of material within the tank farm.

Essential Job Functions:

• Understand and comply with all applicable SOPs, GMPs and department/site guidelines to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements. (OSHA, FDA, DEA, FTZ etc.)
• Safely and proficiently operate multiple types of Powered Industrial Trucks (PITs)
• Immediately report and help investigate any PIT incident/accident.
• Complete daily PIT safety check lists.
• Safely charge batteries for PITs.
• Safely and proficiently operate all non-PIT equipment including hand pallet jacks, pallet exchange machine, pallet stretch wrappers and pallet banding machine.
• Maintain skill proficiency in SAP (including Radio Frequency devices), WES, Microsoft Outlook, Temp Tracer and any other programs necessary to support all warehouse/label control activities.
• Work to support site and department Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Perform all housekeeping tasks necessary to keep work areas clean and organized.
• Assist in various cycle counting and location audit activities.
• Perform all warehouse duties related to receiving, shipping and storage of direct materials (raw material, WIP and finished goods), chemicals (including tank farm), HAZMAT materials and non-stock materials.
• Perform all warehouse duties related to supporting all production areas.
• Understand and be able to communicate Bill of Lading information with outside truck drivers and carriers.
• Perform all system transactions and updates including BOL, MRR, MMC, POD, DFR, etc. and complete any written documentation required to support these processes or forms.
• Monitor and maintain inventory of supplies related to warehouse activities by notifying responsible person or placing orders in the iBuy system directly.
• Assist in the review, creation and/or edit process for warehouse SOPs, work instructions and forms.  This may involve utilization of Microsoft Word and AZ Doc to complete the document updates.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED required
• 1 year shipping and receiving experience
• Successful completion of PIT Safety Training Course including certification on all types of equipment utilized by the warehouse
• Ability to meet requirements for Dangerous Goods certification

Preferred Background:

• 3-5 years shipping and receiving experience
• SAP ERP Warehouse Management experience
• Forklift and DOT training preferred
• Export shipments experience

Physical Demands/Environmental Conditions:

• Office and plant environment
• Ability to lift up to and including 60 lbs.
• Ability to respond to emergency response situations
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions
• Ability to respond to emergencies and direct Emergency Response Teams
• Ability to operate all warehouse equipment
• Ability to work varying and extended hours
• Ability to work well with others in a team environment
• Accountability and punctuality

Internal/External Contacts & Customers:

• PET

Next Steps – Apply today!

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