What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Handler position at ProTrans?
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES included the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Reads work order or follows oral instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved.
- Receives items for shipment, inspects visually for identity, quantity, and condition. Checks for obvious damage and segregates items requiring special handling.
- Opens containers as directed by work instructions or supervisor.
- Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks and shelves by hand or with forklift or other handling equipment.
- Loads materials into carrier vehicles and installs strapping, bracing or logistic bars padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit.
- Completes receiving and shipping documents accurately and completely per ProTrans specifications with the scan gun.
- Counts, weights, and records number of units of materials moved or handled in PII System.
- Ensures proper identification. Identifies all shipments by proper marking and labeling, including special handling instructions.
- Coordinates transportation requirements. Coordinates any special handling problems. Gathers data for preparing reports.
- Warehouses and stores inbound and outbound cargo awaiting processing and/or onward movement. Stacks or assembles materials into bundles and bands bundles together as direct per work instructions.
- Lifts heavy objects by hand or with power hoist, and cleans work area, machines, and equipment. Conducts safety and equipment checks daily.
- Operates machinery such as banding, taping, and sealing.
- Follows all safety procedures. Actively works to improve individual and center safety record.
- Actively works for continuous quality improvement.
- Identifies and implements continual improvement initiatives to enhance the performance of the position, team, and company.
Material Handler Operator I
Ceva Logistics -
Laredo, TX
