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NextGen Label - Macaran division
Warehouse Associate, Material Handler
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What they do
A Warehouse Worker moves or transports freight, stocks, and materials, usually without using machinery.
$39,006 / year median in New York
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Warehouse Associate, Material Handler NextGen Label - Macaran division Cohoes, NY Job Details Full-time From $17.50 an hour 11 hours ago Benefits Paid training Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off On-the-job training Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Forklift Certification Machine operation Forklift Warehouse experience Materials handling Pallet jack
Full Job Description Job Overview:
The Warehouse Associate, Material Handler is an entry level position in the shipping and receiving department.Principal Responsibilities:
- Receive incoming materials, verify quantities against packing slips or purchase orders, and promptly report discrepancies or damage
- Accurately inventory materials into applicable inventory tracking systems
- Maintain accurate material labeling, lot identification, and inventory locations to support traceability and timely production flow
- Oversee the flow of raw materials from deliveries into production
- Prepare, stage, and organize materials for production, shipping, or storage in accordance with established procedures and/or supervisor direction
- Use appropriate tools i.e. forklift, pallet jack and hand trucks to transport materials to production areas
- Assist with cycle counts, physical inventory, and investigation of inventory variances as needed
- Follow all safety procedures when operating material handling equipment, including required inspections and safe load handling practices
- Maintain an organized and clean warehouse
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- 1+ year(s) of warehouse experience required
- Ability to accurately enter, scan, and reconcile inventory information in warehouse or ERP systems
- Experience working with bar code scanning systems preferred
- Proficient computer skills
- Knowledge of machines, tools and computers
- Ability to understand mathematical applications, ex. measurement, logic, etc.
- Valid driver's license or certification
- Forklift certification preferred, or ability to obtain certification upon hire
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and push/roll 300 - 800 pounds with pallet jack
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time on varied surfaces and reach, twist, bend and stretch when required
- Excellent hand-eye coordination and acute depth perception
- Ability to decipher colors
- Good command of the English language; ability to effectively read and write
- Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills and ability to work with a wide range of professions and personalities
- Commitment to following workplace safety practices, company procedures, and quality standards
- Detail-oriented
- Must be able to pass pre-employment screening, including drug testing
Pay:
From $17.50 per hourBenefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance On-the-job training Paid time off Parental leave Vision insuranceWork Location:
In personBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Professional Development
- Health and Wellness Programs