Material Handler
Sentara Obici Hospital
- Operated material handling equipment for efficient transport of supplies.
- Assisted in inventory management to ensure accurate stock levels.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of storage areas for optimal workflow.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily operational goals effectively.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize risks during material handling processes.
- Monitored expiration dates of medical supplies to maintain compliance standards.
- Executed timely restocking of materials in various departments as required.
- Supported training initiatives for new hires on safe handling practices and procedures.
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Maintained a safe work environment by following proper safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of tasks and high-quality work standards.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Increased productivity, utilizing forklifts and other material handling equipment effectively.
- Read production orders, work orders, shipping orders and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
- Prevented product damage by carefully loading and unloading materials using appropriate equipment.
- Listened closely during team meetings to gain complete understanding of duties required for each shift, completing priority tasks first.
- Facilitated smooth operations, coordinating with various departments to fulfill material requests promptly.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on material handling equipment to ensure optimal functioning throughout daily operations.
- Performed cycle counts and inventory control to accurately track product levels.
- Expedited order fulfillment by accurately picking, packing, and shipping products to customers.
- Attached identifying tags to containers to mark with identifying shipping information.
- Supported production goals, ensuring that all necessary materials were available when needed on the manufacturing floor.
- Alerted supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions.
- Enhanced warehouse efficiency by organizing materials and implementing inventory management systems.
- Unloaded incoming shipments to verify accuracy of deliveries and check possible damages.
- Managed inventory levels with precision, performing regular audits and adjusting as necessary.
- Monitored warehouse to identify missing items, spills, and unusual activity.
- Received and unpacked shipments and new equipment as directed.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping through diligent documentation of all material transactions and movements within the warehouse.
- Adhered to strict quality control measures, inspecting inbound shipments for accuracy and condition upon arrival.
- Reduced material waste by implementing sustainable handling and packaging techniques.
- Coordinated with logistics teams to ensure timely shipment of products, reducing delivery delays.
- Facilitated smooth warehouse operations, maintaining clean and organized work areas.
- Implemented barcode system for inventory management, streamlining tracking process.
- Enhanced teamwork and morale with regular, hands-on training sessions for new hires.
- Optimized storage solutions, creating more efficient use of warehouse space.
- Trained new employees on best practices for material handling, fostering skilled and knowledgeable team.
- Negotiated with suppliers to secure more favorable terms for bulk material purchases.
- Led team in high-demand periods, ensuring all orders were processed on time without compromising quality.
- Coordinated disposal of obsolete materials, ensuring environmentally friendly practices.
- Maintained accurate inventory levels to prevent stock outages, conducting weekly inventory audits.
- Increased customer satisfaction by accurately and promptly processing orders.
- Assisted in development of just-in-time inventory system, reducing overstock and associated costs.
- Improved safety standards, conducting thorough inspections of material handling equipment.
- Provided excellent customer service, resolving issues swiftly and maintaining positive relationships.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations, leading to reduction in workplace accidents.
- Enhanced security measures, conducting regular checks to prevent loss or damage to inventory.
- Supported production line with timely material supply, keeping operations running without interruptions.
- Fostered culture of continuous improvement, suggesting several process enhancements.
- Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
- Assisted in receiving, stocking and distribution of merchandise.
- Unpacked and repacked items in different quantities and configurations for shipment.
- Used machinery and equipment such as box cutters, shrink-wrap guns and electric pallet jacks.