Materials Handler

Works as a part of our warehouse team to serve our customers ane employees by accurately shipping and receiving materials, and tracking inventory.

Description of Job Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Job Functions):

• Follows procedures to receive materials and stock warehouse, shelves or bins; picks, packs and ships orders as required from written or verbal orders using an inventory management system.
• Shipping function includes weighing and addressing of parcels, attaching postage or making up and attaching bill of lading and commercial documents
• Receiving function includes receiving purchase orders and put materials away in designated warehouse locations
• Interfaces with Shipping and Brokerage vendors
• Uses UGA business system for simple materials management transactions
• Be able to perform inventory counts accurately
• Uses hand trucks, forklift trucks or other methods to move cases, crates, packaged merchandise and other materials within the shipping and receiving area, including loading and unloading trucks
• May use simple carpentry skills to assemble pre-cut, standard and/or building of non-standard crates or cartons
• Maintains cleanliness and orderliness the shipping, receiving & inventory areas

Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience in Related Field, Skills, etc.):

• High school diploma or GED and 3-5 years position related experience
• Knowledge of UGA business system or equivalent system for simple materials management transactions
• Forklift truck experience or ability to successfully complete forklift truck certification
• Familiar with Inventory Management Techniques
• Requires ability to follow basic written and verbal instructions
• Basic to intermediate computer skills (Microsoft Office)
• A valid Ohio driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications (Certificates, Training, Licenses, and Experience):

• Bi-Lingual (English/German and/or English/Spanish preferred)
• Knowledge of Automated Inventory Storage Technology
• Knowledge of Department of Homeland Security and US Customs Service Regulations
• Overhead crane experience and certification
• Customs and/or overseas shipping experience

Other (Supervisory Responsibilities, Physical Demands, Working Conditions, Travel):

• Frequently required to climb ladders, drive and operate fork trucks
• Frequently required to lift up to 60 lbs with assistance
• Frequently exposed to a moderate to heavy noise and dust
• Ability to stand, bend, stoop for up to eight hours per day
• There are no supervisory responsibilities with this position

 Core Competencies:

• Job Knowledge
• Initiative
• Decision Making
• Problem Solving
• Adaptability
• Time Management and Productivity
• Quality
• Communication
• Customer Service
• Results Driven

United Grinding North America, Inc. is a committed Equal Opportunity Employer EEO-M/F/Disabled/Vets