Material Handler, all shifts

hipping and receiving practices are adhered to, following Mafact and MMSA guiding principles. Foster an environment of safety and thorough verification processes.

Duties:

• Conducts all shipping and receiving activities, confirming the paperwork matches the shipment and submits any supplier discrepancies accordingly.

• Scans all outbound shipments, sends the ASN and verifies with the 997-verification report.

• Responsible for timely shipping and receiving of incoming/outgoing materials using FIFO principles.

• Update the shipping / receiving communication screen for all regular and expedited shipments.

• Ensure proper load staging is completed in advance of outbound shipments.

• Conducts a 17-point inspection, ensuring C-TPAT requirements are adhered to.

• Ensures all safety measures are in place, including ICC dock locks, wheel chocks and trailer stands when applicable.

• Responsible for understanding weight capacities and proper loading practices.

• Control and maintain the returnable container management system.

• Ensure defect free packaging for all incoming and outgoing material and identifies defective containers and places in the appropriate location.

• Place all materials in their proper locations to ensure the warehouse is kept organized in a 5S environment.

• Promote a clean, safe and positive work environment.

• Proper communication of all required information with other departments.

• Responsible for problem solving while working under minimal supervision.

• Ensure the transportation driver logbook is up to date for all outgoing and incoming shipments.

• Participate in all applicable inventory counts and annual inventory processes.

• Participate in incident / accident investigations when applicable.

• Escalate any equipment malfunctions or racking compliance issues.

• Responsible to protect own health and safety by working in compliance with established safe work practices and procedures.

• Maintain forklift safety procedures and forklift & reach truck licenses.

• Deliver stock to production lines in accordance with First In-First Off (FIFO) principles.

• Assist in line change overs and delivery of required materials.

• Check and complete daily maintenance reports along with the Forklift Pre-Inspection Form

• Ensure purchase parts on shelves are kept in order according to shelf / racking layout

• Assist with monthly inventory or as per inventory schedule

• Remove scrap and empty bins as required.

• Follow Job instructions in all applicable areas

• Any other duties assigned by Supervisor or delegate.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Grade 12 or equivalent

• Operating knowledge of all types of lift trucks

• Must have working knowledge of shipping/receiving

• Demonstrated strong organizational skills

• Good oral and written communication

• Good reading comprehension and mathematical skills

• Must be available and flexible for daily and weekend overtime

• Must be available and flexible for monthly and/or yearend inventories

• Demonstrated maturity in judgement when solving problems

Excellent Attendance needed.