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6-10 years of experience
Performing management functions such as staffing and training
- Investigated and resolved employees issues and complaints regarding operational matters handled all queries in a professional manner
- Communicated with the support team and implemented the organizations operational guidelines standards and policies
- Monitored and managed operational activities
- Documented and prepared reports
- Quickly and effectively solve customer challenges.
- Maintain quality control/satisfaction records, constantly seeking new ways to improve customer service.
0-5 years of experience
Assisted in the pick – up of various items according to RF Scanners instruction from scanned LPN labels
- Packed boxes by filling voids and arranging items to fit appropriately based on size, weight and dimensions
- Loaded completed orders on pallets according to the delivery number for branches; 1400 orders without incident
- Provided oversight and attendance to jams and stoppages of the Oracle conveyor system
- Cleaned, organized and replenished supplies in warehouse daily; commended for hard work
0-5 years of experience
Enforced safety procedures in accordance with facility policies, and government regulations.
- Reviewed weekly inventory charts, and recorded facility needs.
- Accountable for ordering all staff supplies, and tools.
- Enhanced company reputation by making sure work areas were safe, and clean. Unpacked and assembled all new equipment and tools.
0-5 years of experience
Received and processed inbound shipments and supply orders. Picked supplies and mail carrier orders and prepare for shipment.
- Offloaded inbound merchandise, verified count and stock number, stacked on pallets, labeled pallets, processed documents, and relocated merchandise to proper location.
- Demonstrated a strong desire to accomplish all tasks with integrity.
- Knowledge in computer, 2-way radio, RF Scanner
- Ability to lift 50 pounds or more continuously.
- Ability to count accurately and performed basic math
- Operated Material Handling Equipment.
0-5 years of experience
Load and unloaded materials into or from pallets, trays, and racks by hand
- Read production schedule, work order, shipping order, or requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered or distributed.
- Maintained inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
- Arranged automotive systems in specified sequence for assembly for other workers.
- Moved materials and items from receiving or production areas to storage or to other designated areas.
0-5 years of experience
Receive daily orders that are placed by customers in the company’s South West region.
- Pick items that are ordered while maintaining accuracy of quantities and correct products.
- Ensure that orders are completed in a timely manner by following the company’s productivity
- Clean assigned areas daily.
10+ years of experience
Received and stocked incoming products, such as valves and fire hoses. Valves of products ranged from $50 to $900.
- Operated forklift to transfer products from one area of the warehouse to another. This allowed for easier accessibility and proper placing on shelves.
- Shipped 5 to 10 UPS boxes and 1 to 5 pallets of valves daily to accurately fill customer orders and transfers.
- Received and properly stocked over 100 products daily.
- Performed cycle counts and inventory control in order to accurately track product levels.
- Worked with 30 to 40 customers daily, pulling and loading material.
- Recorded customer payments and issued proper documents while receiving and giving materials.
- Loaded and unloaded material from trucks in a timely manner.
- Ensured proper quantities were kept for each type of stock item to minimize downtime.
0-5 years of experience
I worked in a Fortune 500 Pharmaceutical Company processing orders for customers through drug companies and hospitals. Obtained a clearance to process narcotics. I was well versed in every aspect of the warehouse. My expertise was in the specialty areas such as DEA, the Bio Box and receiving.
- Engineered Standards was achieved due to following SOP’s
- I worked with I Care Share Principles, Displaying Integrity, Customer First, Accountability, Respect and Excellence
- Frequently expressed ideas, opinions and suggestions to managers and in Town Hall Meetings. Many suggestions were implemented by management and maintenance team
- Involved in Peer Review Committee
- Very safety minded which contributed to no lost time accidents
0-5 years of experience
Load and unload facility shipments for delivery throughout VA system and warehouse storage
- Shipping and receiving of supplies and equipment utilizing UPS World Ship and field specific software
- Control, maintain, inspect, and organize of warehouse
- Safely and efficiently operate forklift, electrical, and manual loading equipment
- Fill and deliver equipment and supply orders to VA facilities throughout northern Indiana
- Drive and maintain 27 ft. box truck for delivering supplies and equipment
0-5 years of experience
Pulled and staged aluminum extrusions for paint line
- Assisted in the Shipping & Receiving Department.
- Used handheld scanner (symbol based software) for making all material transactions.
- Operated Front End Forklifts and 4 Directional Forklift Trucks.
- Active on keeping a clean and safe workplace.
- Performed additional duties as needed.
0-5 years of experience
Always a team player and encourager and a valued asset to the warehouse
- Perform duties of Packer / Crater
- Received Fork Lift Certification / Worked as a Material Handler
- Assisted Painter and other areas of warehouse / Cleaned work area at end of shift
- Participated in Kaizan events to improve factory efficiency
- Took no sick days and one vacation day in 13 months
- Laid off due to massive downturn in oil prices and resulting loss of business for oil and gas industry.
0-5 years of experience
Assembly/Fork Truck
- Learned all six assembly lines as well as how to do minor repairs on robots and mechanical devices.
- Promoted to fork truck driver after five months.
- Ability to read and understand work instructions.
- Perform poke yoke and red rabbit checks.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment throughout the shop floor.
- Perform quality checks on the lines and understanding BDS.
0-5 years of experience
Picked, Pulled, Packed and Received various products to fill orders for shipping
- Resolve inbound product discrepancies
- Train new employees in various functions
- Oversee associates in assigned areas
- Build and Break down pallets for shipping
- Operate and safety trained on various types of heavy equipment including forklifts and pallet jacks
- Proficient using Microsoft Windows and Logistics Computer systems to track
0-5 years of experience
Verified orders, insuring accuracy of items as well as quantities.
- Processed materials, arranging delivery to correct loading zones.
- Prepared orders, locating and gathering correct amounts of items.
- Expedited crucial operations on rush line, minimizing downtime, maximizing efficiency and customer service.
0-5 years of experience
Inspect product for accuracy and safety, move it around the warehouse or facility to ensure timely and complete delivery
- Move controls to drive gasoline or electric-powered trucks, cars, or tractors and transport materials between loading, processing and storage areas
- Move levers and controls that operate lifting devices such as forklifts, lift beams, swivel-hooks, hoist and elevating platforms, to load, unload, transport and stack material
- Position lifting devices under, over or around loaded pallets, skids, and boxes, and secure material or products for transport to designated areas
- Manually or mechanically load and unload materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices or other transport vehicles
- Mixing and blending raw chemical liquids and powders to manufacture
0-5 years of experience
Make sure production areas are fully stocked & have the products they need to to fulfill orders and move quickly
- Move freight, stock, or other materials to and from storage or production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles or containers, by hand or using trucks, tractors, or other equipment
- Attach identifying tags to containers or mark them with identifying information
- Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments or material or equipment needs.
- Attach slings, hooks, or other devices to lift cargo and guide loads.
- Install protective devices, such as bracing, padding, or strapping, to prevent shifting or damage to items being transported.
0-5 years of experience
Receive incoming metric materials; accurately identify, break down and stock materials
- Accurately pull and package all tickets and orders for daily truck pickup following designated processes
- Process sales orders and tickets for customers, and pack shipments
- Select and process orders; pack to make ready to withstand transport and meet carrier pickup schedules
- Select, pack, and palletize shipments, and follow procedures for handling and marking pallets
- Conduct cycle and inventory counts and location verifications
- Other duties as assigned
0-5 years of experience
Reading of customer, work, and shipping orders, or requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed and/or shipped.
- Moves materials and items from receiving or storage areas to shipping or to other designated areas.
- Replenishes stock, sorting and placing materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence such as size and type.
- Records amounts of materials or items received or distributed.
- Assist in counting of physical inventory.
- Weighs and counts items for distribution within plant to ensure conformance to company standards.
- Participates in inventory, preparation, and dispersement.
0-5 years of experience
Process all orders and credits from 25 gas/oil drilling fluid engineers for chemicals and equipment
- Dispatch all Halliburton and third-party trucking to over 30 gas/oil wells in the Northeast Region
- Enforce all Dept. of Transportation regulations and safety regulations for Halliburton and third party trucking companies
- Manage Halliburton drivers and two warehouse employees
- Utilize SAP logistics software to generate all sales orders and manage all transport orders, goods receipts, purchasing orders and well to well transfers
- Manage purchasing, pricing, and ordering of all drilling chemicals and equipment for warehouse inventory
- Implement new tracking system, using Microsoft Excel to track drilling chemicals and equipment
- Create monthly trucking report to utilize Halliburton drivers versus third party carriers
6-10 years of experience
Established and maintained stock records and other documents such as inventory, material control, accounting, and supply records.
- Unloaded, unpacked, counted, segregated, palletized, and stored incoming supplies and equipment.
- Operates all wheel vehicles and equipment over varied terrain and roadways.
- Oversaw loads, unloads, and safety of personnel being transported.
- Convoy defense techniques.
- Received, inspected, inventoried, loaded/unloaded, stored, issued, and delivered supplies and equipment.
- Maintained automated supply system for accounting or organizational and installation supplies and equipment.
- Marked, and labeled cargo and freight shipments in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Documented and inventoried freight and cargo shipments of all classes.
- Prepared equipment, cargo, and personnel for travel to airports, seaports, and railways.
- Requested and coordinated transportation to meet a movement mission.
0-5 years of experience
Loads, unloads, and move materials within or near plant.
- Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand load materials into vehicles and installs strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit, using hand tools.
- Operates order picker and forklift in and around warehouse pull product from the warehouse for shipment to the stores.
- Wraps order on pallet for shipment Loads and unloads shipments, pallets, etc. Place shipments on racking systems.
- Use forklift to pull orders, working in the receiving and shipping department, picking, packing, and Scanning orders using a palletizer and doing inventory. Performed shipping and receiving duties.
- Pulled and stocked orders in a temperature controlled setting.
- Served as a UPS & FED-EX warehouse person with the use of an RF Scanner
0-5 years of experience
Safely operate forklifts, order pickers and pallet jacks to safely load and move pallets of varying weights
- Load and pack orders for shipment ensuring inventory control and accuracy by using scanners to check orders.
- Ensure each pallet meets company standards allowing for timely and safe delivery of products.
- Excel in a team environment by assisting other areas to ensure productivity
- Follow all company safety procedures and protocols
- Pick orders and stock incoming freight
- Process numerical and alphabetical coding quickly and accurately ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction
0-5 years of experience
Experience working in gowning procedures within an aseptic area
- Warehousing, and transferring of material
- Familiar with GMP, SOP, SCGMP, and SAP within FDA regulated industry
- Set-up and breakdown of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) space/equipment, accurately and efficiently moves process materials (up to 50lbs) in accordance w/ procedure
- Works in compliance w/ procedures, doc.’s, gov. regulations, safety programs (appropriate SOP’s), follow lean manufacturing principles and current manufacturing practices (cGMPs)
- Manage inventory. and tasks for aseptic growth
0-5 years of experience
Processes and moves production and other materials into and out of storage, production and other locations to support the flow of production following standard work instructions.
- Support complex production and product support activities, flight test, etc.
- Communicates status of parts and materials using automates systems and manual reporting methods to ensure parts availability.
- Identifies and solves problems or discrepancies of limited scope with parts and materials using established procedures or processes.
- Analyzes problems and resolves or reconciles discrepancies with parts and materials to maintain inventory and system accuracy.
- Coordinates with various functions to set priorities, expedite and complete production activities to avoid schedule delays.
- Works under general supervision.
0-5 years of experience
Follow SOP’s to manufacture chemical blends and unload/load bulk tankers
- Carefully load, unload company trucks and common carriers using forklift
- Maintain a high level of focus with every process
- Perform manual warehouse duties as assigned or directed
- Safely package hazardous and non-haz material into totes
- Trained to unload rail cars
- Train new hires
0-5 years of experience
Provided excellent service to the weld shop so the work flow kept moving
- Responsible to take inventory of all incoming shipments of parts to the weld shop
- Responsible for taking inventory of locomotive parts
- Organized and distributed all work orders to leads and managers
- Keep detailed records and processed all returns to the warehouse
- Processed all nonconforming locomotive parts and delivered them to Quality Assurance
- Met with welders, leads and managers on a daily basis to ensure everything was available to continue the work flow
- Maintained detailed weekly records of parts returned to the warehouse
- Responsible for allocating fixtures and completed locomotive parts back and forth between the different stages of the process.
0-5 years of experience
In support of a classified program, assist the Team Lead and Technicians to support daily operations.
- Inspect and categorize materials in preparation to be scanned.
- Responsible for inventory control documents of the shipping and receiving process of Non-Destructive Equipment.
- Ensure team members perform all tasks according to Standard Operating Procedures safely and effectively
- Provide oral and written guidance to team members to act independently to achieve [company name] overall goal.
0-5 years of experience
Operate forklift and pallet jacks to maneuver materials to appropriate storage, staging and loading areas.
- Enter and retrieve shipment data, utilize RF scanner to maintain and track inventory.
- Operate palletizer machine to package shipments.
- Print shipping labels and label shipments, transfer shipping paperwork to shipping department.
- Verify incoming/outgoing shipments and enter shipment data.
0-5 years of experience
Fixed a complex problem Singlehandedly with a forklift to which the engineer had made refusal and deemed irreparable
- Extremely proficient in picking, packing and moving duties
- Promoted from general worker to forklift operator within three months of performing quality work
- Perform maintenance and preventive maintenance functions on forklifts
0-5 years of experience
Unloaded, picked, staged and loaded products for shipping.
- Worked at a rapid pace to meet tight deadlines.
- Operated powered lift trucks, floor sweepers, pallet jacks and forklifts safely, with a 0% incident rate.
- Used propane forklift to load trailer at warehouse.
- Packed containers and re-packed damaged containers.
0-5 years of experience
Drive forklift in a safe manner to deliver packaging materials from warehouse locations to the packaging lines.
- Pick up finished pallets and properly shrink wrap on pallet wrapping machine to ensure pallet integrity during transfer and shipment.
- Help other line drivers to insure steady supply materials to the packaging department.
- Clean equipment and work area as scheduled and when necessary.
10+ years of experience
Provide on the job training to lower level employees and resolves problems utilizing knowledge of shipping/receiving/stock operations
- Responsible for receiving deliveries coming into the plant
- Move finished goods from pre-staging to shipping area
- Use bar code scanner to locate material
- Scan material to specific locations and maintain inventory of stock
- Stock production lines with all necessary assembly-specific material
- Operate forklift, hand trucks and pallet jacks to transport material within the plant
0-5 years of experience
Transporting various materials from plastics to production line
- Ensuring parts are being delivered in a fast and tactical manner
- Order pulling and performing inventory control on parts going into production line
- Consistently lifting and pulling parts weighing from 50-100 pounds
0-5 years of experience
Safely lift packages weighing up to 100 lbs.
- Separate packages by service type and destination in accordance with established procedure.
- Properly handle live animals and perishable goods covered by regulatory requirements.
- Ensure transport vehicles are loaded and unloaded in a safe and efficient manner.
- Operate mechanized ramp equipment
6-10 years of experience
- Assisted with collection moves of sensitive library material to the Library of Congress off-site facilities by palletizing, removing, and shrink wrapping the material to ensure no damage would be caused.
- Archived historic and current literature, manuscript, monographs and newspapers by arranging, preserving, processing and cataloging them.
- Provided service to rare, damaged and fragile materials by placing item in acid free archive boxes, spacer boards and low lignin document storage boxes.
- Accession and verified more than 30,000 items per month into LOCs Library Archival System (LAS).
- Analyzed mismatch reports to ensure all data input was accurate
- Shelf read and re-filed collections to ensure they are in proper call number sequence in the main reading room and also in the Library of Congress stacks.
0-5 years of experience
Warehouse Handler
- Material handling receiving parts, repackaging parts, transacting parts, counting parts, and stocking parts within the company’s warehouse.
- Participates in the day-to-day work activities and implementing of operation standards.
- Ensure proper organization and categorization of the warehouse.
- Ensure effective processing of all regular and defective merchandise.
- Established productivity goals
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for all shipping and receiving
- Handles all incoming/outgoing shipments and purchasing
- Schedules transportation for all material manufactured products
- Manages all invoices, receipts and bills of lading for company
- Hands-on training, testing, and certifying of fork-lift operators
- Conducts inventory of all products using cycle counts
0-5 years of experience
Attach identifying tags to containers or mark them with identifying information.
- Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments or material or equipment needs.
- Record numbers of units handled or moved, using daily production sheets or work tickets.
- Move freight, stock, or other materials to and from storage or production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, ships, or containers, by hand or using trucks, tractors, or other equipment.
- Sort cargo before loading and unloading.
0-5 years of experience
Kit/Transfer/Receive/Stock material as directed by department operating guidelines
- Utilize Barcode devices and PC work stations, performing multiple SAP activities
- Maintain reporting systems on material flow and discrepancy resolution striving for continuous improvement
- Pack materials and prepare for shipment in keeping with SAP handling unit packing instructions
- Perform/learn several jobs within the team
10+ years of experience
Work in a distribution position where I receive and ship freight in a timely matter.
- Palletize freight to be shipped to same destinations
- Focus on safety, productivity, and quality
- Provide input to Team Leaders on the methods to improve operations regarding package handling.
0-5 years of experience
Generate receipts within SAP for all incoming units that have been repaired at a vendor
- Determine the destination for each unit, including military and commercial parts, using SAP
- Organize the OP Receiving area by shipment date
- Prioritize and expedite units needed for OTTR, while keeping lines of communication open with different levels of the supply
0-5 years of experience
Worked in a team of seven that was responsible for managing various materials for the plant using a variety of system such as Microsoft Excel, DynaComm, Microsoft Outlook and Oracle.
- Verified material trolleys
- Electronically returned parts as well as set up part locations
- Performed LPN transactions
0-5 years of experience
Supply proper materials to system as when required
- Provide replenishment materials to the manufacturing plant
- Update records in the database
- Responsible for storing, counting and distribution of materials, parts, equipment and supplies
- Performed monthly inventory cycle counts and annual physical inventory
0-5 years of experience
Supply proper materials to system when required
- Monitor material systems for errors
- Receive materials from dock
- Replenish materials around the facility as requested
- Secure lifting attachments to material to convey destination
- Update database with materials received and distributed
0-5 years of experience
Verified all incoming products, materials and bulk shipments
- Inventory specialist, data entry of package incoming and outgoing packages
- Forklift operator, load and unload trucks, and bulk shipments
- Pulled international shipments and systems upon daily schedules
- Shipped out customer orders daily
6-10 years of experience
Transport material to printing press machines using an electric pallet jack.
- Drive delivery vehicle from main plant to secondary warehouse.
- Load and unload trucks.
- Utilize inventory scanning device to track warehouse supplies.
- Operate industrial equipment such as counter balance power forklift trucks.
- Load Nilpeter presses in preparation for upcoming shifts.
- Took initiative to revise material order sheets currently in use by warehouse personnel.
- Consistently report to work early to cover colleague’s shifts.
- One of a selected few trained to operate turret truck.
0-5 years of experience
Managers Assistant
- Inspect all material that arrives make sure it meets company requirements report any issues to of shipment.
- Inventory cycles were done on a daily basis that were only done by me.
- Receive all mail and material being received for the company.
- Dealt and worked directly with state workers and city staff on safety hazzards. (OSHA)
- Solve issues within company make sure all staff has the proper material and if no material was left make sure to supplement other material that can be used
10+ years of experience
- Put up orders and transferred stock from distribution centers.
- Handled 2 million pounds of paper per day.
- Shipped and average of 800,000 pounds of paper per day.
- Lifted carton stock using a lift truck into orders weighing 50 to 120 pounds per carton.
- Operated a clamp truck.
- Responsible for driving a yard tractor.
- Completed many other daily tasks.
6-10 years of experience
- Lower Management Saw Department Lead man. (12 man crew)
- Lower Management Second Shift Lead man. (4 man crew)
- Attend, report and give new input at corporate meetings.
- Heavy equipment operation and material handling.
- Saw cutting. (Band Saw)
- Computer/Inventory system. (AS400)
- Customer service. (UPS, customer pickups, and common carriers.)
Materials Handler Duties and Responsibilities
Materials handlers usually perform the same duties and responsibilities, regardless of the employer. However, the specific materials they handle may differ. A materials handler usually performs these core tasks:
Handle Shipments Materials handlers typically spend most of their time handling shipments coming to and going out of the warehouse. This includes using forklifts and pallet jacks to move pallets of materials on and off of trucks.
Package and Unpackage Materials Materials handlers pack materials to ready them for shipment and unpack materials to place them in their proper places on the shelves of the warehouse.
Inspect Materials Materials handlers inspect all the materials they handle to ensure they are properly packaged and undamaged. They also inspect shipments to ensure the quantities ordered are all present.
Maintain Inventory Records All shipments going in and out of the warehouse need to be properly tracked. Materials handlers are responsible for maintaining inventory records to ensure all products are appropriately stocked and available.
Customer Service Materials handlers may provide customer service for clients or customers that call in to inquire about the status of different shipments. They may also make recommendations on when materials will be available to purchase.
Materials Handler Skills and Qualifications
The best materials handlers are strong, efficient, and reliable. They can keep track of multiple moving parts without getting confused. Employers look for employees who have at least one year of previous experience in a materials handler position, along with job-specific certifications like forklift operation. Employers also prefer to hire materials handlers who have the following skills:
- Math Skills – Materials handlers possess basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. They should also be able to remember stock levels and perform quick math in their heads to know what orders need to be made
- Material Handling Experience – Successful materials handlers typically have previous experience in this field. They know how warehouses work and understand their organization and process flow
- Inventory Tracking Skills – Materials handlers know how to keep track of inventory, in both shipping and receiving situations
- Active Listening – Warehouses are loud, and materials handlers need to be constantly aware of their surroundings using active listening
- Organizational Skills – The stock of the warehouse depends on the efficiency and organization of materials handlers. They need to be able to keep everything in order without skipping a beat
- Physical Fitness – Materials handlers are able to lift and move heavy items and maintain that lifting ability throughout their entire shift
Materials Handler Education and Training
Materials handlers typically don’t need any formal training to gain employment. However, most employers prefer candidates to have at least one year’s experience in a related field. Successful candidates should also have a forklift operation certification, along with any certifications that may apply to the specific position, like handling hazardous materials. Materials handlers should also receive on-the-job training once hired so that they can learn about the specific warehouse policies and procedures.
Materials Handler Salary and Outlook
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that the median annual salary for materials handlers is $24,880. Annually, materials handlers in the highest 10 percent of earners make as much as $41,570 while those in the lowest 10 percent of earners make as little as $18,510. Materials handlers usually receive healthcare benefits and vacation and sick time, which can vary depending on their employer’s specific policies. Employment outlooks for materials handlers is expected to go through a 7 percent growth over the next 10 years, according to the BLS, which is on par with other industries. With the emergence of more online retailers, materials handlers may experience more growth in the coming years.
Helpful Resources
Read through the following helpful resources to learn more about the materials handler position and how to succeed in this role:
Warehouse Management Professionals – Learn what warehouse management professionals are talking about in this LinkedIn group. Warehouse management professionals use this forum to discuss inventory management, equipment they use, and things they want to improve. If you’re a materials handler, you can gain some valuable insight from joining this group of over 45,000 members.
Forklift Training: Equipping You for Success – This forklift training guide by Charlie Gray can help you prepare to take the
forklift operator certification exam. It was designed by the Carolina Trucking Academy and offers lessons for both employers and employees who want to learn more about becoming certified forklift operators
Productivity: Become a Master in Getting Things Done – This book by A.C. Drexel examines the ways you can improve your overall productivity in any job you have. This is especially important for materials handlers to learn, as they often have quotas to fill. In the book, you’ll learn about unproductive habits, efficiency, and effectiveness as they all relate to productivity. This book has been rated highly and helps you start realizing your productivity goals.