Material handling labor typically works in warehouses and production lines. They are responsible for the safe transportation of the material. They must understand the use of the material handling equipment. They must know damage identification procedures and safety forklift operations techniques. They need to ensure that the relevant documentation is properly completed. They must be able to read/comprehend sales orders, purchase orders, safety materials, etc. They are also responsible for essential equipment maintenance and cleanliness in the work area.

Typical Responsibilities of a material handling laborer:

• Moves, stores, and places materials as directed. Check goods received against purchase orders, sorts, counts, and checks received items. 
• Committed to performing all activities focused on safety, ensuring a safe work environment. 
• Safe and efficient use of material handling equipment such as forklift and pallet jack.
• Takes an active role in the elimination of waste and improves material flow. 
• Completes paperwork and computer data transactions in specified time frames and ensures accuracy. 
• Delivers materials to various departments and meets internal customer needs. 

KEY SKILLS REQUIRED:

• BASIC MATH AND WRITING SKILLS - Quantitative Aptitude 
• COMMUNICATION SKILLS, BOTH VERBAL AND WRITTEN - Verbal Ability and Reasoning 
• BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS