Material Handler

Immediately Hiring!

Material Handler - Fort Wayne, IN

Starting Pay is $18.25/hour

As aMaterial Handler, you will be a crucial part of our operations, ensuring that a quality product is available to our customers when they need them. Your work will directly affect people's lives!

Key Responsibilities

• Unload incoming trailers from plant or suppliers of finished goods using hand or electric powered equipment.

• Check incoming shipments and place material in proper storage bin locations while maintaining proper stock rotation of materials.

• Process all types of orders (pallet, small package, etc.) efficiently and without error.

• Use computers, RF scanners and power equipment as well as following distribution best practices regarding efficient workflow/processing.

• Prepare shipping documents for all outgoing shipments ensuring all required inputs are entered into the Oracle Warehouse Management Software.

• Understand and adhere to all applicable DOT, OSHA, EPA, EEO, ISO and other PPG policies procedures and regulations.

• Participate in inventory, cycle counting, and audits as required. Ensure times replenishment and identification of potential material shortages.

• Participate in safety meetings, safety observations, and all other required meetings.

• Perform minor maintenance as required on warehouse equipment including the electric/manual pallet jack, forklift and other special equipment related to the distribution center.

• Performs general housekeeping practices to ensure operation of a safe and well-maintained facility.

• Assists the Distribution Manager, Assistant Manager or Supervisor in the performance of selected duties or special projects as required.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years warehouse/manufacturing experience.

• Needs to have basic reading, writing, mathematical and communication skills to process orders and complete paperwork as necessary.

• Previous experience in paint and/or hazardous materials is a plus.

• Need to have good interpersonal skills, detail oriented, basic computer skills, and organizational skills.

• Repeatedly lift up to 50 lbs. and stand on one's feet for extended periods of time.

• Previous fork-truck and hand-jack experience beneficial.