Material Handler

Chipton-Ross is seeking multiple Material Handlers for a contract opportunity in Hillsboro, OR.

*6 month possible temp to perm contract position*

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

• Requires a minimum of 1-2 years related experience.

• Some experience in logistics with a life science company preferred.

• The proven ability to consistently and independently follow policies and procedures, instructions, and to meet schedules required.

• Must be able to operate powered industrial trucks and with the ability to operate the equipment at various heights. Must be comfortable with heights.

• Need basic computer skills to navigate ERP systems(QAD ERP preferred but not required), Outlook and shipping software in order to support the operation in its daily functions.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Pick, pack, sort, arrange, count, store, and correctly process items for storage and/or shipment in accordance with established procedures and customer requirements while sustaining a high level of quality to ensure customers receive correct product and in the time requested.

• Receive materials and/or finished goods on a daily basis. Verify the quality, type and amount of materials received are correct and that the appropriate documentation is present (e.g. packing list).

• Work in a warehouse environment under various temperatures including room temperature (59–86 degrees F), cold-room (36-46 degrees F), and/or freezer-room (minus 4 – 23 degrees F).

• Safely operate distribution equipment, as required.

Nature and Scope:

• This position largely interacts with equivalent levels of internal personnel.

• That interaction requires good communication skills and customer service skills.

• Effectiveness in this role also requires some knowledge of shipping, receiving, and inventory control procedures as well as the ability to understand and interpret team metrics.

• The job encounters recurring work situations of a routine nature where the ability to recognize deviation from accepted practice is required.

• Accuracy is required in performing all functions of this position; errors in work could cause delays in schedules.

• This position requires the individual to be ready to start work on-time daily and maintain strong attendance performance.

• The incumbent normally receives general instruction on routine work and detailed instruction on new assignments.

• Equipment training will be provided through one-on-one instruction, on-the-job training (OJT), the company generated Standard Training Protocol (STP) and/or other training documentation.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Stand-up forklifts, order picker, and stand-up pallet jack experience.

• Works in a warehouse environment under various temperatures including room temperature.

• Performs work of a highly repetitive nature.

• Will walk, stand, reach, and lift up to 45lbs on a continuous basis.

• Will routinely push and pull up to 25lbs and regularly climb.

• Will be mostly working while standing.

• May handle “packaged” hazardous materials.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.

• Must be available to work any shift (with advance notice of shift change).

• Must be flexible to work varying schedules, hours, and overtime as needed.

• The nature of the operation’s working environment is conducive to varying degrees of stress throughout the day.

• The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• Accredited High School Diploma or GED.

WORK HOURS:

• Full-Time- 1st shift- 06:00am-02:30pm

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