Senior Material Handler

Primary Duties:

• Pulls and packs product orders to ensure accuracy and efficiencies. Checks lot numbers; package weights and prepares carrier documentation.
• Receives and processes product from manufacturing or suppliers. Ensures parts are properly identified and labeled.
• Stocks product after approval for use in a manner to maintain 5S, inventory accuracy and safety.
• Counts physical inventory of all raw materials and finished goods in the warehouses and coolers.
• Processes all required paperwork to ensure the material transactions occur for all departmental activities.
• Maintains warehouse and work areas following 5S principles; participates 5S audits as needed.
• Follows all departmental and company safety policies including maintaining warehouse and work areas following 5S principles.
• Work with the department Associate Team Leaders and Team Leaders to ensure compliance with all cGMP, ISO and FDA guidelines for warehouse activities.
• May need to drive a truck for material transport of product from one location to another.
• Provides training to others within the department.
• Identifies areas that need improvement within the department to assist in maximizing accuracy, minimizing errors and increasing inventory accuracy of all parts processed.

Knowledge, Experience and Skills

• 2+ years of experience in a shipping and/or receiving environment preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Must posses knowledge of materials management and inventory accuracy principles.
• Knowledge of Kaizen and 5S principles is highly preferred.
• Must be proficient in the use of computers to enter and retrieve data.
• Must possess clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Must possess attention to detail and organizational skills, and have the ability to work and communicate effectively with others.
• Experience with the safe and efficient use material handling equipment such as a floor jack, hand truck, order picker, and forklift is required.
• Truck driving experience is preferred.