Material Handler I

Scope
Under general direction from the Production Supervisor, the Material Handler will support the warehouse with duties related to shipping, receiving and other warehouse functions as needed.

Essential Functions

• Accurately complete and file required paperwork in a timely manner with a high attention to detail such as move tickets, shipping documents, etc.
• Effectively use RF Smart Scanners and computerized MRP system for all transactions.
• Safe operation of all Powered Industrial Truck warehouse and material handling equipment including the stand-up and sit-down lift trucks.  Complete the daily checklist for equipment as required.
• Work and communicate in a team environment and/or independently as needed to achieve successful Company, plant and department goals.   
• Cross train with other warehouse associates as needed for back-up job responsibilities.  Rotate and perform work in these areas as needed.  
• Follow all Company safety policies, rules and procedures at all times; maintain a strong safety mindset.  Always wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) for work being performed.
• Perform periodic warehouse walk throughs and consolidations as required.
• Review and follow all SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedures) and Work Instructions in compliance with all regulatory guidelines.
• Assist with training new full time and/or temporary employees as needed in compliance with all safety, quality and warehouse policies, rules and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

Warehouse Specific Duties:

• Locate incoming material and rotate stock.
• Accurately pick material for production orders, Kanban tickets, move tickets, etc.
• Load material and distribute to appropriate locations; receive appropriate signatures if applicable.
• Repackage material for safe handling as needed.
• Print and apply labels to material for production orders, Kanbans, shop floor orders, etc.
• Perform cycle counts as necessary.
• Log shop floor orders; write up any back orders; fill any backorder tickets with required material.
• Initiate the change process on a shop floor order if necessary.
• Perform required inventory transactions for the transfer, removal or addition of material. 
• Prepare material for shipment to vendors. 
• Communicate any inventory discrepancies to the Production Supervisor in a timely manner.
• File and /or deliver paperwork and/or Kanban cards to appropriate locations and receive appropriate signatures as needed.
• Perform periodic stock rotation of material. 
• Enter transfer orders from replenishment request sheets.
• Help maintain shuttle shelf configurations. This includes proper shelf height, space allocation, etc. 

Receiving Specific Duties:

• Unload incoming freight carrier trucks, sign for packaging (noting any damage) and sort packages to distribute to appropriate locations.
• Review and verify accuracy of packing slip(s) from the vendor and accurately mark them with pertinent information.
• Repackage material for safe handling as needed.
• Performs inventory transactions and enter receipts in AX (computerized warehouse management system) in a timely and accurate manner.
• Communicate inventory discrepancies to the Production Supervisor and purchasing agent in a timely manner.
• File and /or deliver paperwork to appropriate locations or employees as needed.
• Accurately label material as required.

Shipping Specific Duties:

• Verify accuracy of shipping documentation.
• Maintain, distribute and file paperwork as applicable.
• Allocate and post shipments.
• Operate small package shipping system equipment.
• Repackage material for safe handling when needed.
• Prepares Bill of Lading for shipments (when applicable).
• Loads material onto LTL freight carrier vehicles including business truck.
• Interact professionally with all carriers including UPS, Federal Express, U.S. Postal Service, etc.
• Make sure all shipments are shipped in accordance with carrier, state, and Federal regulations. 
• Help to prepare the truck for deliveries.
• Run daily closeout reports for carriers and compile month end shipping reports for Production Supervisor. 
• Receive certification in shipping of hazardous material. 
• Complete hazardous shipping paperwork accurately as required.
• Timely processing of RMAs.

Typical Background
Education:  

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Certifications/Licensing:

• Must currently have, or have the ability to obtain, PIT (Powered Industrial Truck) certification

Years and Type of Experience:

• Material Handler I - entry level position, previous material handling experience in a regulated manufacturing environment preferred but not required.
• Material Handler II - at least two year’s experience in Material Handler I role, fully trained in at least two Warehouse duties or equivalent combination of previous experience.
• Material Handler III – at least three year’s of experience in a Material Handler II role, fully trained in all Warehouse duties or equivalent combination of previous experience.

Key Required Skills, Knowledge and Capabilities:

• Forklift certification preferred but not required.
• Basic computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), e-mail and Internet a plus.
• Strong communication skills – written and verbal.
• Interpersonal skills to include customer-focused orientation with both internal and external customers.
• Working knowledge of ERP / MRO or other data entry systems.
• Ability to perform basic mathematic and arithmetic computations.
• Ability to read and understand SOP’s, Work Instructions and other technical documents.

Key Behaviors Critical for Success in this Role:
Here at Dentsply Sirona, our vision is to transform dentistry to improve oral health globally.

Every day, we empower millions of customers by proudly creating innovative solutions for healthy smiles.

Our Operating Principles guide our daily activities:

• We approach customers as ONE company, and they are the core of everything we do.
• We create innovative solutions that customers love to use.
• We think and act with positive intent and the highest integrity.
• We operate sustainably in everything we do.
• We use our size and global breadth to our advantage.

Our Core Values define who we are:

• AGILE:
  • We innovate
  • We challenge ourselves constantly
  • We act quickly
• ACCOUNTABLE:
  • We hold ourselves and each other accountable.
• RESPECTFUL:
  • We listen.  We foster diversity and inclusion.
  • We respect the communities in which we live and work.
• COLLABORATIVE:
  • We are good partners.
  • We learn from each other.  We are one team.  We have fun.
• TRUSTWORTHY:
  • Our customers can rely on us.
  • We can rely on each other.  We empower our people.