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Level 1 – Material Handling Fundamentals
• Consistently demonstrate safe material handling and warehouse practices. • Properly receive, move, stage, and issue raw materials and production components. • Competently operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other approved material handling equipment. • Accurately identify material types, part numbers, heat numbers, and inventory labels. • Maintain organized inventory locations and proper material storage practices. • Follow FIFO requirements and inventory control procedures where applicable. • Perform basic ERP/WMS transactions accurately. • Maintain clean and organized work areas in accordance with company safety standards. • Understand basic shipping, receiving, and inventory procedures. • Demonstrate reliable attendance, communication, and teamwork. Level 2 – Material Handling Proficiency
• All Level 1 requirements. • Efficiently coordinate movement of materials to support production schedules. • Proficiently perform inventory transactions within ERP/WMS systems. • Assist with cycle counts, inventory audits, and inventory discrepancy investigations. • Proficiently load and unload inbound and outbound shipments. • Monitor inventory organization and ensure materials are stored in correct locations. • Assist in training less experienced material handlers on procedures and best practices. • Troubleshoot routine inventory and material flow issues. • Demonstrate strong understanding of warehouse workflow and operational priorities. • Support shipping, receiving, and production teams to maintain operational efficiency.
Level 3 – Advanced Material Handling & Leadership
• All Level 2 requirements. • Lead daily material handling activities and coordinate workflow within assigned areas. • Assist supervisors with assigning tasks and monitoring completion of operational priorities. • Mentor and train material handlers on safety, inventory accuracy, equipment operation, and system processes. • Assist with inventory investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions. • Support implementation of process improvements related to warehouse organization and material flow. • Monitor staging areas, inventory locations, and workflow efficiency to minimize downtime. • Communicate operational concerns, shortages, and priorities effectively with leadership and production teams. • Promote accountability, professionalism, teamwork, and safe work practices throughout the department. • Serve as a role model for safety, quality, attendance, and operational performance. Additional Responsibilities / Lead Material Handler
• Ensure compliance with all Company safety policies and OSHA requirements. • Participate in safety meetings, toolbox talks, and required training sessions. • Assist with maintaining inventory accuracy and warehouse housekeeping standards. • Support annual physical inventory activities and inventory reconciliation efforts. • Assist leadership with continuous improvement initiatives and operational efficiency projects. • Complete required documentation, reports, and system transactions accurately and timely.