Material Handler

Job Description for Material Handler:

As a Material Handler at Aramark, you play a key role in ensuring that products are received, organized, and distributed efficiently and accurately. You'll support the overall warehouse operations including inventory management, order preparation, and maintaining a safe, clean work environment.

Job Responsibilities for Material Handler:

Responsibilities may vary by Aramark location depending on client requirements and business needs. Key responsibilities include:

• Check, classify, and mark received shipments ; point out any differences observed between incoming deliveries and billing documentation
• Utilize the First-In, First-Out (FIFO) strategy for organizing and storing perishable products to optimize inventory management
• Perform job responsibilities that may involve operating manual or electric pallet jacks and forklifts with appropriate training as needed
• Collect and categorize resources to satisfy demands for products, supplies, and equipment
• Manage the handling, offloading, and conveyance of goods within the warehouse setting or to customer locations, utilizing carts or motorized vehicles effectively
• Execute planned inventory counts at the specified times
• Accurately finalize documentation tasks by updating inventory logs, conducting temperature assessments, tracking spoilage incidents, and performing equipment checks, utilizing either physical or digital methods
• Maintain the tidiness and upkeep of warehouse areas, which include bathrooms, break rooms, loading docks, and elevated platforms
• Abide by safety regulations, adhere to OSHA standards, reference Safety Data Sheets (SDS) instructions, and be prepared to implement emergency procedures
• Stay safe by wearing the prescribed Personal Protection Gear (PPG) for the task
• Safeguard the well-being of both client and business belongings
• Ensure professional conduct when interacting with clients, coworkers, suppliers, and visitors
• Be present at meetings and engage in other tasks as specified

Qualifications for Material Handler:

• Participants are required to be at least 18 years of age
• The preferred qualification for applicants is a high school diploma or GED
• A desirable qualification is a minimum of two years of warehouse experience
• The core competencies of reading, writing, and math are crucial
• Basic computer literacy
• Strong communication skills evident in both written and verbal contexts
• Proficiency in using machinery with deft hand coordination
• Sufficient strength to lift objects up to 50 lbs and undertake regular lifting and carrying of loads up to 35 lbs
• In some locations, having a valid driver's license might be compulsory, with a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check being a standard procedure

Physical Demands for Material Handler:

This role may require the following responsibilities:

• Prolonged intervals of walking and staying upright
• Persistent need for performing tasks that include lifting, bending, pushing, and pulling
• The rules about wearing uniforms and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) should be strictly followed

About Aramark:

Operating in 15 nations, Aramark is committed to offering food, facilities, and uniform services to millions of customers while prioritizing sustainability and the well-being of employees, clients, and communities.

Aramark respects legal requirements by considering all competent applicants, regardless of any previous arrests or convictions

There is a strong adherence to anti-discrimination policies regarding race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected attribute.