Material Handler - Shipping/Receiving

Spencer, NY
Full Time
Warehouse
Entry Level
Position Summary
RHC Material Handlers are responsible for ensuring that our product is moved within our warehouse in a safe and efficient manner, complying with all Human & Food Safety requirements. They are also responsible for accurate inventory being maintained, and good housekeeping and warehouse standards are upheld.
Supervisor Responsibilities:
  • None
Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Understanding the company Food Safety & Quality Program and associated responsibilities within the program.         
  • Cross-train to be allow to assist other co-workers roles as needed within the department.
  • Assist other Shipping/Receiving co-workers with pulling and staging Sales Orders as needed                                          
  • Work safely & efficiently in accordance company defined policies, standard work or standard operating procedures.
  • Forklift safety knowledge and completed forklift safety training
  • Knowledge of RHC inventory, warehouse layouts, item storage location.
  • Knowledge of scanning system software/hardware
  • Work with the S&R Clerk and S&R Team Lead to understand daily/weekly shipping schedule to manage an efficient system of staging shipments by Sales Order with the goal in mind to ship everything on-time as scheduled.
  • Work with Line Supply to assist in pulling daily production materials as needed
  • Bring to the attention of the Inventory Clerk or S&R Team Lead any material quantity issues that exist or may arise in the foreseeable future that will cause missed / shorted shipments
  • Set an example by treating all employees with dignity and respect, maintaining a high level of professional communication
  • Assist with unloading incoming and outbound trucks

The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this position.  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed in this description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

Required Skills and Abilities:
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Detail oriented.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to carry out position responsibilities.
  • Ability to follow policies/procedures.
  • Ability to prioritize workload/tasks, Ability to manage information flow (paperwork, etc.).
  • Punctuality/Attendance.
  • Self-directed, resourceful, creative toward meeting job objectives.
  • Works efficiently and effectively with other employees and departments, Develops positive working relationships, etc.
    • Takes initiative, stays productive and displays drive.
    • Leadership – Influence other to achieve department and organizational goals, Provides constructive feedback for co-workers, encourages teamwork.
Education and Experience, Required:
  • High school Diploma or GED equivalent 
  • Forklift Certification
Education and Experience, Desired:
  • Lean Six Sigma Certification
  • Safe Quality Food (SQF) Certification
Travel Required: 
  • None 
Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is required to stand and walk.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 55.115 pounds.

The physical demands described here 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.
Work Environment/Hazards:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. This position frequently works with hazardous substances and/or processes. Strict adherence to company defined Hazard Control policies and procedures are a condition of employment. 


EEO: RHC provides equal opportunity in all of our employment practices to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military status or any other legally protected class.
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