Material Handler

Entry-Level Material Handling and Shipping Support
Position Overview:

• Support routine aspects of material receiving, kitting, warehousing, and shipping.
• Ensure safe, efficient, and organized inbound freight, adhering to Battelle policy and applicable state, federal, and international regulations (e.g., handling hazardous materials, international customs, controlled substances).

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with contracted staff to resolve problems.
• Perform routine unloading, sorting, and packing of incoming materials (e.g., mail, supplies).
• Stock materials in appropriate locations.
• Kit job orders and deliver to the manufacturing floor as directed.
• Conduct routine inventory cycle counts.
• Prepare products for shipping and perform routine shipping tasks to clients.
• Unload, sort, receipt, and process incoming and classified mail.
• Unload, receipt, and issue non-priority air, UPS, motor freight, and local deliveries.
• Identify shipments requiring special storage or handling; process proper documentation and notify appropriate internal staff or departments.
• Separate and identify chemicals for database entry into the Chemical Inventory Tracking System.
• Obtain quotes for services as needed.
• Perform desktop delivery of inbound freight to high-priority areas such as Accounts Payable, Legal, Executive offices, and Finance.
• Conduct daily visual inspections of trucks and equipment, performing minor repairs as needed.

Required Experience and Skills:
Experience: 1 year of related experience.
Communication: Good oral and written communication skills.
Technical Skills: Basic computer skills, including MS Windows and Office.
Equipment Operation: Ability to operate pallet jacks and forklifts or the ability to learn within a reasonable time frame.
Licensing and Certification:

• Operating knowledge of pallet movers and various sized trucks.
• Certification and licensing for forklift operation.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to continuously bend, lift, and transport up to 100 pounds during the work shift.
• Ability to stand and walk up to 50% of the work shift.

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to work overtime with 24 hours' notice.
• U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain required government security clearance(s).
• Knowledge and certification of air and ground transportation regulations, hazardous materials, and radioactive safety procedures (may be required).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Transportation Commercial Driver's License with hazardous material endorsement (may be required).