Position                        : Material Handler - Forklift Certification is Required

Location                       : San Jose, CA

Duration                       : 12 Months

Total Hours/week        : 40.00
pay range -$16-20/hr

1st Shift

Client: Medical Device Company

Job Category: Industrial

Level of Experience: Entry-Level

Employment Type: Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens or GC Holders Only)

 

Job Description:

General Summary

·  Material Handler is responsible for the safe, accurate loading and unloading of product within the distribution center.

·  Uses ERP systems requiring location and storage of items, proper packaging, and methods of movement of materials.

·  May prepare goods for final shipment. May prepare, coordinate, and execute documentation for final shipment for domestic and international.

·  Will handle material either inbound or outbound based on business needs.

·  The following duties and responsibilities are intended to be representative of the work performed by the incumbent(s) in this position and are not all-inclusive.

·  The omission of a specific duty or responsibility will not preclude it from the position.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

Pallet/Case Picking

·         Processing customer orders including but not limited to: scanning bar codes, picking and labeling boxes.

·         Pick, pack and process orders.

·         Processing orders through RF technology.

·         Maintains an acceptable work area as outlined in SOP and work instructions.

·         Responsible for following Good Documentation Practices (GDP) as outlined in SOP.

·         Complete all necessary RF device training to obtain the necessary profiles

·         Responsible for accuracy verification and shipment packaging.

 

Pallet Build

·  Palletizing to include scanning, retrieving and placing completed orders on pallets.

·  Re-palletizing products for shipment.

·  May be responsible for dock manifest duties which includes scanning completed pallets and running the shrink wrapper.

·  May be required to transport pallets by MHE.

·  Responsible for accuracy verification and shipment packaging.

 

Inbound/Outbound/Inventory Movement

·  Uses ERP systems requiring location and storage of items, proper packaging, and methods of movement of materials. May prepare goods for final shipment.

·  May prepare, coordinate, and execute documentation for final shipment for domestic and international.

·  Will handle material either inbound or outbound based on business needs.

·  Inbound/Outbound shipments are to be loaded/unloaded utilizing the WMS

·  Ensure every effort is made to load/off-load pallets in a manner that promotes safety and impedes damages.

·  Completes all assigned duties in a timely manner in accordance with department standards and following department procedures.

·  Locates and retrieves products as well as replenishes picking locations.

·  Maintains an acceptable work area as outlined in SOP and work instructions.

·  Complete all necessary RF device training to obtain the necessary profiles.

·  Responsible for following Good Documentation Practices (GDP) as outlined in SOP.

·  Must follow all safety instructions to maintain safe working conditions and to adhere to proper operating practices and procedures designed to prevent injuries and illnesses.

·  May be required to perform other duties as assigned.

·  May train and implement functions in SAP.

·  Required to maintain current status in C2C training modules.

·  Responsible for accuracy verification and shipment packaging.

 

Material handling equipment

·  Material handling equipment must be operated in a safe manner by designated associates only. All damage and/or maintenance issues must be reported immediately.

·  Equipment must be kept neat and orderly in compliance with established procedures.

·  Must be able to maintain equipment certification at all times.

 

Safety and Security

·  Associates are responsible for performing their job activities in a safe and reasonable manner and in accordance with safety requirements.

·  Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse and conduct all activities in a manner that promotes a safe environment.

·  All injuries, accidents, unsafe acts, hazards or conditions must be reported immediately.

·  Report any suspicious persons or activity.

 

Quality

·  Understand organizational quality goals.

 

Sanitation and Housekeeping

·  Maintain a clean and professional image.

·  To ensure the cleanliness of the facility, follow guidelines as outlined.

·  The associate must maintain a clean, neat and orderly work area at all times.

 

Hazmat Training

·  This associate may be provided with Hazmat training to include general awareness, function specific, security awareness, security plan and safety training.

 

Cross-training

·  Become knowledgeable with the responsibilities of the other warehouse positions. Assist as required. Act as back up at times of absence or vacation.

 

Job Requirements

·         High School diploma, GED or 3 years of relevant experience required.

·         Experience with MHE. Including but not limited to Order Pickers, Reach Trucks, Counterbalance (slip and clamp), and Dock Stocker.

·         Forklift Certification required.

·         Good verbal communication skills.

·         Ability to work in a fast-paced distribution environment.

·         Ability to read and interpret distribution documents.

·         Ability to work well with others.

·         Ability to work under minimal supervision.

·         May be required to operate MHE and use Voice/RF scanner.

·         Ability to perform/operate in a metrics-driven environment.

·         Basic analytical, organizational and prioritization skills.

·         General distribution knowledge.

·         The position will almost always have exposure to work near moving mechanical equipment.

·         Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without accommodation.

·         Accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

 

Physical Demands

·  The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

·  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions (Per the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990).

·  While performing this job, the employee is regularly exposed to episodes of walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, balancing, crouching, reaching, pushing/pulling, grasping, twisting, lifting, frequent use of hand to finger, handle, feel, pick or type which can include repetitive motion of the wrists, hands or fingers.

·  The associate may occasionally be required to climb.

·  The job may require lifting up to 50lbs in some areas but not all.

·  The position will almost always have exposure to work near moving mechanical equipment.