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Job Title: Material Handler
Corporate Compensation to Complete
Job Code: F207, C011
Dept./Location: Shipping Department
Grade: PH03
FLSA Status: N
Reports To: Shipping Supervisor
FLSA Exemption Test: Does Not Apply
Job Summary (State overall purpose of the job in 2-3 sentences)
The Material Handler is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the organization’s shipping department, receiving, storing, picking, loading and distributing products and POS materials within the warehouse.
Essential Job Duties (Most important job duties explained clearly and concisely. If mandatory overtime is required, please list that here.)
Material Handler
< >Reads production schedule, customer order, work order, shipping order, or requisition to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.Transports materials and items from receiving or production areas to storage or to other designated areas.Sorts and places materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence such as size, type, style, color, or product code.Fills requisitions, work orders, or requests for materials, or other stock items and distributes items to production areas.Assembles customer orders from stock and places orders on pallets.Marks materials with identifying information.Opens bales, crates, and other containers. Creates bales, open crates and other containers, loads onto trucks and assists with loading scrap into the scrap compactorRecords amounts of materials or items received or distributed.Weighs or counts items for distribution within plant to ensure conformance to company standards.Uses computer to enter records.Certified to drive material handling equipment.Transports stored items within the warehouse.Loads and unloads trailers of palletized and non-palletized product. Utilizes manual and automated material handling equipment.May prepare and take a cycle count inventory of all merchandise; records counts on cycle count sheets. Practices and adheres to appropriate safety and hygiene guidelines/procedures for safe housekeeping and personal protection. Keeps work area clean and removes trash from work area floor. Stores supplies in designated areas. Keeps work area aisles/exits clear and free from obstructions.Follows instructions for safe lifting/carrying of various sizes, shapes, and weights; identifies/reports defective equipment. Reports all job-related injuries to supervision.Mandatory overtime may be required.Take photos of incoming or outgoing load and log items and pictures for documentation as required.Supports and participates in Continuous Improvement initiatives including 5S (sort, set, shine, standardize, and sustain).May perform other duties as required.
Statement of Coverage (In absence of incumbent, outline who will perform the essential duties and responsibilities; applicable for Quality Supervisors and Managers only.)
N/A
Scope of Responsibility (List Title(s) of Jobs Supervised, Authority to act, number of employees supervised, sales volume $, projected budget $, level of decision making or impact of decisions made to the organization. An organizational chart should be included with job description when submitted)
Works under direct supervision while following all company guidelines, procedures, and policies in order to maintain a safe, clean and efficient work environment.
Knowledge and Skill Requirements (Knowledge, skills, and abilities normally required for competent performance in the job – writing skills, communication skills, analytical skills, attention to detail, license, specific technical skills, etc. List licenses or professional certifications required for the job.)
< >Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively to customers or employees of organization.Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.Ability to deal with problems involving occasional variables in standardized situations.
Education and Experience (Minimum and preferred educational requirements, years of experience needed to successfully perform the job – High School or GED, High School plus specialized vocation or technical education, college degree)
High School Diploma or GED required.
Professional Licenses or Certifications (List professional licenses or certificates required for the job)
Ability to qualify for and maintain fork lift operator’s license/certification.
Physical Demands (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job)
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
Place an “x” in the box for each of the categories below:
Activity
Frequency
Sitting
Seldom:
Occasionally:
Frequently: x
Continuously:
Standing
Seldom:
Occasionally:
Frequently: x
Continuously:
Walking
Seldom:
Occasionally:
Frequently: x
Continuously:
Driving
Seldom:
Occasionally:
Frequently:
Continuously:
Using hands
Seldom:
Occasionally:
Frequently: x
Continuously:
Climbing
Seldom:
Occasionally: x
Frequently:
Continuously:
Stooping, Kneeling
Seldom:
Occasionally:
Frequently: x
Continuously:
Talking, Hearing
Seldom:
Occasionally:
Frequently:
Continuously: x
Tasting, Smelling
Seldom: x
Occasionally:
Frequently:
Continuously:
Climbing
Seldom:
Occasionally: x
Frequently:
Continuously:
Two Handed Carry
Seldom:
Occasionally:
Frequently: x
Continuously:
Weight: Place an “x” in the box for each of the categories below:
Up to 10 pounds
Seldom/Never:
Occasionally:
Frequently:
Continuously:
Up to 25 pounds
Seldom/Never:
Occasionally:
Frequently:
Continuously:
Up to 50 pounds
Seldom/Never:
Occasionally:
Frequently: X
Continuously:
Up to 100 pounds
Seldom/Never:
Occasionally:
Frequently:
Continuously:
More than 100 lbs.
Seldom/Never:
Occasionally:
Frequently:
Continuously:
Work Environment (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while successfully performing the essential functions of the job)
Subject to indoor facility and outdoor weather conditions, dust, noise, heat/cold.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to; fumes or airborne particles and; toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Travel Required (Indicate type of travel and % of time travel is required)
Snyder’s-Lance is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.
The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.