Material Handler

Job description

Job Responsibilities Organizes and monitors inventory, loads and unloads materials, documents orders and manifests. Assist with all shipping, receiving, and inventory organization efforts Help to efficiently carry out all product loading and unloading tasks Receive and process new inventory, ensuring contents match manifest documents Inspect receivables for defects, damages, or missing items Unload, stack, move, and place products in appropriately designated areas Move and transfer products between various sections of the warehouse as needed Use forklifts, pallet jacks, hand carts etc. to transfer and deliver goods Perform detailed manual inventory counts Label warehouse stock for quick and easy identification and retrieval Stack, shelve, and stage items for storage and shipment as necessary Fulfill and track outgoing orders Collect, prepare, package, and label goods for shipment Loa d and stra p /b and totes and /or d rums in containe rs for ov ers e as shipment L oad and unload from dry van s, containers, and fl at beds Double-check items to verify accuracy of outgoing orders Operate floor sweeper Ensure tools and equipment are kept clean and in working order Report any equipment malfunctions or issues to upper management Follow all warehouse policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs) Adhere to all health and safety rules and regulations Wear protective clothing and equipment as required Operate tools and machinery safely and efficiently according to company protocol Work with other warehouse team members to effectively complete assigned tasks Duties related to Hazardous Waste Management Assist wi th sta ging traile rs, v ans, or t ankers in docks or loading a reas as n eeded via y ard mule Performs other duties as assigned Candidate Qualifications / Requirement s Previous experience with shipping/receiving hazardous materials preferred Familiar with hazardous material manifesting requirements Previous warehouse experience preferred Forklift certification and/or ability to successfully complete forklift training Yard mule experience and/or experience backing in trailers preferred Excellent verbal communicator Computer literate Familiar with common warehouse tools and equipment Thorough, alert, and detail-oriented Dependable and responsible Strong work ethic Comfortable working independently Makes safety a priority Physical & Work Requirement Must be able to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 lbs. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts High, precarious places Fumes or airborne particles Outside weather conditions Contribute to other projects and plans not specifically noted to reach divisional objectives Koppers Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category or characteristic protected by federal law, state , or local law.