Material Handler, Distribution Center

2 days ago

Houston, TX, United States DISTRIBUTION Full-time

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QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Must have a High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
  • Clear and valid Driver's License (Class C required; Class B CDL with air brake endorsement preferred) and an acceptable driving record as determined by the Texas School Bus Driver's requirements.
  • Ability to speak, read and understand the English language and perform counting and mathematical skills.
  • Warehouse or distribution center experience with a working knowledge of warehouse terms and experience in the operation of standard warehouse equipment preferred.
  • Physically able to perform assigned duties. Frequently required to lift up to 80 lbs., walk, stoop, stand, climb ladders and stairs. Continuously required to work with material handling machinery.
  • Physically able to work in a non-air-conditioned environment.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

261 days

SALARY/PAYGRADE:

$15.51/HS5

Salary (based on verifiable job-related experience) as set by the Board of Trustees

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Receive merchandise utilizing receiving tickets, purchase orders and bills of lading.
  • Pull and issue supplies and materials from inventory by requisition. Stage these materials by packaging items to make them ready for shipping inclusive of sorting, wrapping, packaging and labeling orders.
  • Load delivery vehicles according to scheduled routing.
  • Operate forklift, pallet moving and other standard warehousing equipment safely.
  • Perform routine maintenance to warehouse equipment and notify the supervisor of contract repairs needed or safety concerns of equipment performance.
  • Learn and use the Cypress-Fairbanks ISD electronic purchasing and inventory management systems as it relates to the material handler functions.
  • Assist in the weekly inventory process.
  • Make emergency hot shot deliveries as needed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Distribution Center Manager or his designee.
  • Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job function.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Continual walking, standing, climbing, stooping, bending, kneeling, and reaching; heavy lifting and carrying. Work outside and inside; work around machinery with moving parts; work around moving objects or vehicles; work on ladders and scaffolding. Exposure to dampness and humidity and slippery or uneven walking surfaces.