Material Handler The candidates MUST be Forklift Certified.

Position : Material Handler -The candidates MUST be Forklift Certified

Location : San Jose CA

Duration : 12 Months

Total Hours/week : 40
pay range -$16-20/hr

1st Shift

Client : Medical Devices Company

Job Category : Industrial

Level of Experience : Entry - Level

Employment Type : Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens or GC Holders or GC EAD or OPT or EAD or CPT)

Work hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm.

Steel toed shoes required

Job Description:

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 Counter Balance (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.

General Summary

• Material Handler III is responsible for the safe accurate loading and unloading of product within the distribution centre.
• 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 labelling 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.

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.