Warehouse Material Handler

Role Overview

Warehouse Material Handler at Emerson. This role supports efficient warehouse operations through inbound receiving, outbound shipment handling, inventory management, and material movement activities.

Role Purpose

The Material Handler is responsible for supporting efficient warehouse operations through inbound receiving, outbound shipment handling, inventory management, and material movement activities. This role ensures materials are received, stored, handled, and dispatched safely and accurately while maintaining compliance with quality, safety, and operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Receiving Inbound

• Unload and inspect incoming shipments for accuracy and quality, verifying quantities against purchase orders and delivery documentation.
• Safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• Ensure proper documentation and recording of received materials.
• Transfer materials to designated storage areas using approved handling equipment.
• Identify, document, and report discrepancies, damages, or quality concerns.
• Support incoming inspection activities by making materials available to the Quality team.
• Complete system transactions, print labels, and allocate storage locations.

Outbound Shipment Handling

• Accurately pick materials based on order requirements.
• Pack outbound shipments for various business units.
• Perform package marking, labeling, and stenciling activities.
• Load shipments securely and safely onto transportation vehicles.
• Support material segregation for internal and third-party inspections.
• Ensure materials are stored in designated warehouse locations.
• Take and share shipment photographs when requested.

Inventory & Material Movement

• Support inter-business unit material transfers.
• Support demo material movement activities.
• Manage inventory of consumables.

Operations & Compliance

• Assist with warehouse housekeeping, cleanup, and reorganization initiatives.
• Support special projects and additional warehouse tasks as assigned.
• Conduct safety audits for warehouse racks and equipment.
• Maintain compliance with Emerson Ethics and Trade Compliance requirements.
• Adhere to Health, Safety & Environment policies as laid by the organization.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related discipline, or a college diploma or equivalent qualification.
• 2 to 3 years of experience in warehouse operations or material handling functions.
• Familiarity with warehouse operations and inventory management processes.
• Valid forklift operating license.

Skills & Competencies

• Ability to safely operate material handling equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Effective communication with stakeholders across different levels of the organization.
• Ability to collaborate well within team environments and build productive working relationships.
• Ability to adapt communication style to different situations and audiences.
• Ability to perform effectively in fast-paced warehouse environments.

Additional Information

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in Supply Chain Management or a related field.
• Forklift Operation Certificate.
• Experience optimizing warehouse workflows and improving operational efficiency.
• Knowledge of Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) practices within warehouse environments.
• Previous experience operating forklifts in warehouse or logistics operations.

Benefits & Culture

• Medical insurance plans.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee resource groups.
• Recognition opportunities.
• Flexible time-off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation, and holiday leave.
• Work-life balance commitment.
• Training programs and development opportunities, including face-to-face and virtual training, mentorship, coaching, project management, and on-the-job training.