Material Handler

We are currently looking for Material Handlers to join the Mittera family where ideas are valued and internal mobility is promoted! In our production facilities Material Handlers find products on shelves wrap or package them appropriately and place them on delivery trucks; they may also take products off of trucks and put them on shelves. Thanks to our material handlers customer orders can be fulfilled and moved quickly.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reads and understands the job ticket and other special instructions before beginning the assigned job

Obtains and records accurate counts of finished products goods and/or materials to be shipped and for those received

Packs materials in a manner that will ensure delivery without damage following job jacket and/or customer packing specifications as needed

Identifies contents and number of products using proper labeling methods

Arranges for shipments and communicates required delivery dates to carriers

Seeks the most cost-effective methods to ship and maintain a current rate list for carriers as needed

Obtains correct receipts from carriers with full information confirming shipment and/or delivery

Keeps an accurate log of all shipments

Checks incoming shipments of materials and goods to determine if they are the same as ordered in quantity quality brand and grade and reports damaged goods to supervisor

Stores received materials in proper storage areas

Delivers goods and materials to the proper requisitioning department

Traces lost or delayed shipments and initiates claims for loss or damage

Checks the accuracy of all shipping and receiving documents

Maintains good security habits at the dock doors

Perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills and Abilities

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• 1 - 3 years of previous material management experience preferred
• Safely operate a forklift pallet jack and any other lift equipment required for the job (following appropriate training)
• Full comprehension in reading work instructions and business memos
• Effective communications skills with all levels within the organization
• Ability to use basic math skills such as addition subtraction multiplication division measurements and critical thinking to solve practical problems
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form
• Must have the ability to work effectively in stressful situations and meet stringent deadlines
• Be organized and able to plan prioritize and follow through on projects assigned with minimal supervision
• Has basic computer skills

Physical Requirements

• Requires use of proper body mechanics with pushing pulling reaching lifting squatting kneeling and bending
• Pushing/pulling and lifting up to 50 lbs
• Requires fine motor hand and arm movement manual dexterity and coordination
• Requires near visual acuity
• Requires working around and operating departmental equipment
• Must be able to access and navigate each department in the facility
• Requires the ability to function in a professional manner under stressful circumstances

Work Environmental Factors

The employee is occasionally exposed to hazardous materials. A production employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts.

Mittera is a leading-edge company that provides commercial and digital printing finishing graphic design data analytics direct mail processing and fulfillment services. Mitteras full-service approach connects data-driven revelations bar-raising creative and expertly printed materials to give our customers brand recognition it deserves. Competitive compensation and robust benefits plans are offered. Benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and AD&D Policies
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• 401K with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Volunteer Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance
• Parental Leave
• Advancement Opportunities

Mittera is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories consistent with legal requirements.

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