The Material Handler 2 (MH2) provides advanced material handling support to Distribution Center operations through safe and accurate receiving, stocking, and order selecting and shipping. The MH2 will also be required to perform Material Handler 1 job duties. This position reports to the Operations Manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Providing material handling support by:

• Replenish selected material as requested/ordered.
• Select ordered materials, ensuring material is free from damage, accurately selected according to requisition, communicating any identified damages/variances to the Operations Manager.
• Load selected material for shipment to stores; ensuring merchandise is free from damage, accurately placed on assigned trailer according to load plan, communicating any damages, variances or possible weight/cube limitation concerns to Operations Manager.
• Accurately complete, log and transmit all receipts, pallet moves, selected orders and loading requirements as directed.
• Accurately account for all material movement using a hand-held PDA.

Provide additional material handling support in MH1 capacities by:

• Conveyance of material to and from storage or work site to a designated location.
• Load/unload material.
• Sorting of donated goods.
• Accurately complete, log and transmit all assigned work, including productivity logs, as directed.
• Separate and palletize Covered Electronics as necessary.

Operation of assigned material handling equipment

• Performs equipment inspection as required by OSHA prior to using equipment, ensuring equipment is safe to operate, and deficiencies are communicated to Operations Manager immediately.
• Observe direction of travel, pedestrian right of way, and intersection/corner etiquette by maintaining proper speed and awareness
• Maintain positive and safe control of equipment at all times
• Handling material according to trained safety specifications, preventing material damage.
• Regular attendance is required in order to meet the essential job functions.

SECONDARY DUTIES:

Performs all other duties as may be assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education Required: Elementary education.

Experience Required: Three months of material handling experience in an automated warehouse environment and material handling equipment operation utilizing a forklift.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Knowledge Required:

• Ability to safely operate material handling equipment, knowledge of forklift driving skills, including operation and basic preventive maintenance; warehouse procedures;
• Ability to accurately read in English and write numbers.

Equipment Used: Time recorder, Electric pallet jack, LP Forklift, pre-crusher/compactor, baler, dock levelers, appliance trucks, hand trucks, load locks and electronic PDA.

SKILLS/APTITUDES/TEMPERAMENTS

• Effective time management skills

• Ability to comprehend detailed and basic instructions

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  Ability to work with diverse workgroup

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  Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to convey a positive image of the company in all actions and behaviors

• Works well with others to deliver high-performance results
• Open to change and the ability to implement change quickly

• Moderate spatial reasoning skills
• Ability to respond positively to supervision and feedback
• Ability to work in a variable climate environment
• Comfortable working under stressful, time-sensitive situations
• Flexibility and willingness to assume new roles and respond to a variety of work assignments
• Reliable and consistent attendance

EMOTIONAL EFFORT

This position requires moderate emotional effort involved in interactions with co-workers and supervisors.

LICENSES/INSURANCE/TRANSPORTATION

Must be able to pass Goodwill Industries’ forklift operator examination

JOB SETTING

Semi-severe environmental conditions ranging from 25 to 115 degrees. Warehouse setting: Must wear leather shoes that cover the ankle.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Ability to ambulate, reach, and lift up to 50 lbs., and have good hand/eye coordination. Good dexterity in upper extremities and upper torso.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.