Material Handler

The Material Handler will support the shipment of goods produced and supplies to be used in or to aid in the production/storage of goods destined for sale to customers. Must meet the requirement of being a U.S. citizen and and ability to obtain a security clearance. Responsibilities: Make arrangements for pick-up by the carrier specified on the customer’s purchase order which is conveyed to the Shipping Coordinator by final inspection via the shipping instructions.Perform daily receiving operations by receiving material into stock and updating applicable computer tracking programs.Keep an adequate supply of shipping materials on hand at all times.Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follow prescribed safety regulations.Make pick-ups and deliveries to our suppliers for parts and raw materials using a company vehicle.Fill out bills of lading and various forms that are used and required by the major freight carriers.Estimate weights and use that information to calculate the cost of shipping.Compares identifying information and counts, weighs, or measures items of incoming/outgoing shipments to verify information against bills of lading, invoices or other recordsUnpacks and examines incoming shipments, rejects damaged items, records shortagesCreates the receiving record, attaches record to proper container and places container on the correct shelf in receiving inspection or stock receiving shelfOperates tier lift truck or uses hand truck to move, convey, or hoist shipments from shipping and receiving platform to storage or work areaPrepares shipping labels and affixes shipping labels on packed cartons or stencils identifying shipping information on cartonsAssembles cardboard containers or selects preassembled containersInserts items into containersStamps, stencils, or glues identifying information and shipping instructions onto crates or containers.Examines outgoing shipments to ensure shipments meet packaging specifications.Prepares packing slips and lists serial numbers or other identifying information of items sold.Examines and prepares documents for international shipments