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Material Handler

D&B Supply, Emmett, ID, United States


Description
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.

Job Type
Full-time

Essential Functions / Duties

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 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 items or materials such 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 duties such as spotting trucks, freight checking, and checking 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 the 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 the sales floor.

Clean work areas and maintain equipment in an orderly manner.

Other duties as assigned by supervisor or management.

Requirements
Required Experience:

Experience as a Material Handler with working knowledge of inventory systems, proper storage methods, and record keeping preferred.

Required Education / Certification:

High School Diploma or GED. Forklift certification preferred, not required. Possession of a valid driver’s license, must have a good driving record.

Other Requirements:

Frequent lifting of 25 to 75 pounds and occasional lifting of over 75 pounds 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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