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Material Handler

West Haven, CT 06516

Posted: 03/07/2024 Industry: Manufacturing Job Number: 24-00023

Job Description

Our client, an international filtration company that specializes in consumer water filters like those for refrigerators, is seeking a Material Handler to perform manual labor along production lines. This company has multiple sites in Connecticut and is growing! 

 Compensation:
$17.50/hr

Responsibilities: 
 
  • Counts, weighs or measures incoming or outgoing items to compare identifying information and variety against bills of lading, invoices, orders or other records;examines incoming shipments for damage or shortages and corresponds with shipper to rectify;completes paperwork or forms required for documentation.
  • Determines method of shipment utilizing knowledge of shipping procedures, routes and rates;prepares materials for shipping by weighing, packaging and stamping;prepares necessary shipping forms such as bills of lading. 
  • Provides on the job training to lower level employees and resolves problems utilizing knowledge of shipping/receiving/stock operations. 
  • Operates material handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks or dollies to move stock or reorganize storage. 
  • Participates in routing, counting and inspecting items while loading and unloading trucks;delivers and returns items. 
  • Transports high technology, high dollar cost equipment, laboratory supplies, office supplies, furniture and hazardous materials to customers;secures cargo properly and safely with weight evenly distributed. 
  • Performs vehicle inspection as required by Federal and State Law;ensures proper documentation and package marking with appropriate placards when moving hazardous materials. 
  • Participates in ordering or purchasing standard stock items, such as recommending additions or deletions to standard stock items or ordering replenishments within established procedures and limits. 
  • Utilizes computerized or automated systems to accomplish tasks.

 
Qualifications:
  • Knowledge of automated or computerized system operation. 
  • Knowledge of record keeping practices. 
  • Knowledge of safety practices. 
  • Skill in lifting heavy packages and objects. 
  • Skill in operating forklift or other materials handling equipment. 
Compensation:
$17.50/hr



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