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Material Handler

26 days ago

North Brunswick

Job Description Job Description Date 06/2025 Location 1300 Airport Road, New Brunswick, NJ Title Material Handler Department Warehouse Reports to Manager, Warehouse FLSA (Exempt or Non-Exempt Non-Exempt Role Overview The Material Handler will perform all functions related to receipt of goods, put-away into warehouse, replenishment of pick areas, manual order processing, order auditing, shipment preparation, pallet building, truck loading and cycle counting inventory. Responsible for transporting goods from one place to another using heavy or tractor-trailer trucks. Load / unload cargo and assist in warehouse operations as needed. All functions may require use of powered industrial trucks, SAP or RF as needed. It’s a floater position between different locations. Areas of Responsibility • Receives product from domestic and overseas vendors, transfers, customer returns, refused shipments, and non-inventory support products., • Performs order fulfillment duties to include reviewing and prioritizing available orders, determining stock requirements and maintaining levels of required inventory, physically picking and packing orders, auditing and verifying picked orders, preparing completed orders for shipping, using SAP and RF as needed., • Performs shipping duties to include: Locating pallets to the dock, performing dock audits, verifying driver information, loading shipments on to trucks, properly filling out and signing BOL, tracking shipments, using SAP and RF as needed., • Transport finished goods and raw materials over land to and from manufacturing plants or retail and distribution centers., • Inspect vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues and perform preventative maintenance., • Report defects, accidents, or violations., • Plan routes and meet delivery schedules. Collect and verify delivery instructions., • Document and log work/rest periods and miles spent driving and retain fuel/toll receipts., • Comply with truck driving rules and regulations (size, weight, route designations, parking, and break periods) as well as with company policies and procedures., • Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, • Responsible for maintaining and storing equipment, keys, refueling the truck, gas, expenses and to notify management of any breakdowns or maintenance issues., • Ensure safety and quality standards are consistently followed., • Responsible for maintaining and storing equipment, keys, refueling the truck, gas, expenses and to notify management of any breakdowns or maintenance issues., • All drivers must be familiar with and perform a daily pre trip and post trip inspection on their truck., • Performs shipping duties to include: Locating pallets to the dock, performing dock audits, verifying driver information, loading shipments on to trucks, properly filling out and signing BOL, packaging slips and verifying documents are matched, tracking shipments, using SAP and RF as needed., • Ensure safety and quality standards are consistently followed, comply with all DOT regulations., • Ensures full compliance with Company policies, procedures, GMP’s, Ethical Business Practice, and SOPs at all times. Ensures documentation such as operation logs, batch records, etc. are fully completed, signed and in compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements., • Maintain proper gowning and hygiene to ensure integrity of the product as per company policies., • Works extended hours and occasional weekend overtime., • Works in a safe and responsible manner to create an injury-free and incident-free workplace., • Complies with all job-related safety and other training requirements. Education & Qualification: • High school graduate or GED equivalent, • 2+ years in distribution/warehousing, • Proven work experience as a truck driver. Minimum 2+ years’ commercial driving experience or driving a box truck, • Extensive knowledge of applicable truck driving rules and regulations, • Valid truck driving license and no recent moving or driving violations, • Ability to drive long hours and travel regularly, • Extensive knowledge of applicable truck driving rules and regulations, • Adaptability and foresight to handle unexpected situations (traffic, weather conditions etc.), • Able to follow written instructions precisely and perform basic math calculations as required., • Understands and is knowledgeable of cGMP, OSHA standards etc., • Mechanically inclined to understand inner workings of equipment., • Demonstrates the ability to read and write basic English in order to be able to understand the industry regulated instruction sheets., • Must have ability to lift heavy items up to 70 pounds. Must be able to load and unload heavy objects in and out of vehicle, requiring upper body strength and physical stamina., • Work is regularly performed in a truck cab with exposure to hot and cold weather and driving conditions influenced by rain and snow. Employees are exposed to environmental odors, noise, and fumes, etc. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the job responsibilities, duties, skill, or working conditions. In addition, this document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship. USPL is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal law. Benefits And Compensation: Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of USPL. From health and wellness benefit options including: medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance. We also offer a matched 401(k) savings plan. Employees have the opportunity to receive compensation in the form of premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, sick time, etc. Newly hired employees receive up to 10 days of vacation the first year, which grows to 12 days starting the second year of employment. 2nd shift: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM

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