Material Handler - Charles Industries, LLC.

The Materials Handler will transport materials, supplies, and finished products to designated locations. he Material Handler is responsible to retrieve and distribute in a safe and timely manner materials necessary to maintain production in the assembly area without interruption.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Receives, distributes, and stores products as directed in designated, secure locations.
• Responsible to maintain accurate finished goods inventories
• Prepares and maintains records of materials received and shipped including dates of transactions, locations, and other pertinent information.
• Reviews shipments for quality and accuracy; reviews accompanying documents for accuracy.
• Confirms shipping details or special instructions; expedites shipments that affect the manufacturing process schedule.
• Checks for accuracy of product labels, quantities, and packaging conditions.
• Checks inbound freight for damage and count.
• Transports and loads materials, supplies, and finished goods .
• When problems arise, resolves issues with colleagues, contractors or vendors.
• Validates, approves, and forwards invoices to accounting department.
• Collects and properly disposes of scrap bracing, cardboard, and strapping; maintains a safe and clean work environment.
• Regularly drive a tow motor to load/unload trucks, clear the production lines, and move and stack raw materials and finished goods in the plant.
• Occasionally will need to operate a tow motor in the roadway or parking lot to unload, move, or store materials.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Good math and written communication skills.
• Efficient time management skills.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college coursework or other formal training in related field preferred.
• At least two years of related experience required.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Knowledge of UPS Worldship and Fedex shipping software required.
• Knowledge of MS Office Applications.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described are representative of those that an employee must successfully perform. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• The employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, talk or hear, and taste or smell.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently handle and/or move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally handle and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Charles Industries weight rule: 35 lbs. and under can be lifted alone. 35 - 50 lbs. can be lifted by one person if they feel comfortable doing so. 50 lbs. or more requires the employee to get assistance or use a lifting device. (i.e. pallet jack, forklift, scissor table, buddy system).

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential job functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and equipment. The employee occasionally works in high or precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
• The noise level is usually moderate.