Material Handler - Night shift
On-siteHouston, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Accurately match incoming shipments against purchase orders, packing slips, and invoices while updating real-time inventory in Warehouse Management Systems. Operate forklifts, electric pallet jacks, and hand trucks to unload and organize inventory, verifying counts and weight measurements using basic arithmetic. Maintain a steady flow of inbound freight by prioritizing tasks, managing shifting priorities like late truck arrivals, and keeping the receiving dock clean and orderly. Adhere strictly to OSHA guidelines and wear proper personal protective equipment while lifting objects up to 50 lbs regularly and standing for 8-12 hour shifts.
Required Qualifications
- Ability to accurately match incoming shipments against purchase orders (POs), packing slips, and invoices
- Certification and proficiency in operating forklifts (sit-down/stand-up), electric pallet jacks, hand trucks
- Competence in basic arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) for verifying counts, weight measurements, and stock quantities
- Knowledge of essential shipping documents, such as Bills of Lading (BOL), packing lists
- Attention to Detail: Meticulous observation to spot damaged goods, incorrect SKU numbers, or missing items in large deliveries
- Capability to troubleshoot shipment delays, inventory discrepancies, or equipment malfunctions independently
- Clear verbal and written skills to interact with truck drivers, and internal departments like purchasing or sales
- Ability to manage a steady flow of inbound freight, prioritize tasks, and keep the receiving dock and warehouse clean and orderly
- Flexibility to handle shifting priorities, such as late truck arrivals, sudden or late orders and working overtime on the weekends (when needed)
- Ability to lift and move heavy objects (regularly up to 50 lbs, occasionally up to 100 lbs) and stand for long periods (8-12 hour shifts)
- Physical ability for bending, kneeling, and reaching to unload or organize inventory
- Strict adherence to OSHA guidelines and proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software like SAP/Oracle
- Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software like QuickBooks
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software like SAP/Oracle(bonus points) or QuickBooks for data entry and real-time inventory updates
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