Material Handler-Outside Yard

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About the position

To handle, load and unload a variety of products and material for the purpose of storage and distribution. Maintain determined levels of inventory on the sales floor.

Responsibilities

  • Receive, load, un-load, count, weigh, measure, code and store materials on or from freight vehicles.
  • Move material using appropriate material handling tools and equipment including but not limited to: by-hand, hand truck, pallet jack, dolly, and/or operation of forklifts or other vehicles.
  • Open and/or unwrap crates, boxes, cartons, and other containers using hammers, crowbars, cutting tools and tape.
  • Wrap, seal and secure material on pallets for distribution.
  • Collect, sort and/or stack such items or materials as clothes, fertilizers, tools, lawn/garden supplies, machines, feed and all other products sold by the company.
  • Report any discrepancies in receiving to designated supervisor/manager.
  • Place reusable items in containers, and dispose of waste by operating compactor or bailing machine.
  • Perform such duties as spotting trucks, freight checking and checking in inbound freight from trucking companies and vendors.
  • Assist in the maintenance of a periodic or perpetual inventory of stock as it is received or issued, including stock rotation when appropriate.
  • Determine nature and extent of damage to shipments received and report such damage to the supervisor.
  • Stock shelves and all areas of the sales floor for maximum inventory on sales floor.
  • Clean work areas and maintain equipment in an orderly manner.
  • Other duties as assigned by supervisor or management.

Requirements

  • Experience as a Material Handler with working knowledge of inventory systems, proper storage methods and record keeping preferred.
  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Forklift certification preferred, not required.
  • Possession of a valid driver's license, must have a good driving record.
  • Frequent lifting of 25 to 75 pounds and occasional lifting of over 75 pounds is required.
  • Must be able to work the majority of shift walking and standing, move merchandise and physically participate in resets, remodels and reconstruction projects.
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