Material Handler II

Material Handler II Findlay Township, PA 12+ Month Contract Working Hours: 7am - 3:30pm, Monday - Friday Overtime as needed PAY: 34.75/HR, W 2 Must have both: (Needs to be on resume)  Forklift certification Reach Stacker or Crane certification Position Summary: The Material Handler transports and manages materials within facilities to support production and operations. Responsibilities: Load, unload, and move materials to designated locations. Maintain accurate records of material movements and inventory. Inspect materials for quality and report discrepancies. Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment. Follow safety protocols and guidelines during operations. Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent. Experience in material handling or logistics roles preferred. Certification in operating material handling equipment is a plus. Strong attention to detail and physical stamina. Key Responsibilities: Operate reach stacker and forklift to move, stack, load, and unload containers, materials, and equipment. Perform pre-operation inspections and routine maintenance checks on equipment. Collaborate with logistics, ground crews, and supervisors to meet daily handling and shipping goals. Ensure compliance with safety procedures, company policies, and equipment regulations. Inspect incoming shipments for damage or discrepancies, report and coordinate resolutions. Verifies and keeps records on incoming and outgoing shipments and prepares items for shipment. Inputs all shipment information into ERP computer system. Compares identifying information and counts, weighs or measures items of incoming and outgoing shipments to verify information against bills of lading, invoices, orders or other records. Determines method of shipment, utilizing knowledge of shipping procedures, routes and rates. Makes carrier arrangements when necessary. Affixes shipping labels on packed cartons or stencils identifying shipping information on cartons, using stenciling equipment. Assembles wooden or cardboard containers or selects preassembled containers. Inserts items into containers, using spacers, fillers and protective padding. Nails covers on wooden crates and binds containers with metal tape, using strapping machine. Posts weights and shipping charges, and affixes postage. Unpacks and examines incoming shipments, rejects damaged items/goods, records shortages, and corresponds with shipper to rectify damages and shortages. Participates in physical inventories and inventory reconciliation exercises to meet overall inventory accuracy goals Routes items to various internal departments and kanban areas for manufacturing projects. Examines outgoing shipments to ensure shipments meet specifications. Maintains inventory of shipping materials and supplies. May operate forklift truck or use hand-truck to move, convey or hoist shipments from shipping and receiving platform to storage or work area. Other duties may be assigned by management to meet business needs. Pull and kit parts for the assembly team to assemble projects/orders Required Characteristics: Prior production and inventory control experience helpful Forklift certification Reach Stacker or Crane certification Desired Characteristics: Must be familiar with ERP systems. SAP knowledge a plus. Calculate surface, volumes, weights and dimensions of packaged equipment or components. Ability to learn and follow defined departmental policies, procedures and practices. Must be able to make decision with regards to completion of tasks and job methods and follow through with results of outcome. Good verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. Must be able to interact and communicate with internal customers. Internal customers may include production, engineers, and management personnel. Requirements: High school diploma or GED. 1–3 years of experience operating reach stackers and forklifts; valid certifications required. Familiarity with shipping/receiving processes and warehouse operations. Attention to detail, organization, and communication skills. Physically able to lift up to 50lbs and work in warehouse environments.