material handler training checklist
Safety Procedures
Equipment Operation
Inventory Management
- Utilize a computerized inventory management system to record all material transactions
- Document all incoming shipments including quantity, date, and supplier
- Record all outgoing materials including quantity, date, and destination
- Label storage locations clearly with item name, part number, and quantity
- Group similar materials together to facilitate easy access
- Utilize shelving or bin systems to keep materials organized and easily identifiable
- Place newer materials behind older materials on shelves or in storage areas
- Rotate stock regularly to ensure older materials are used first
- Train employees on the importance of FIFO method and how to implement it
- Schedule routine inventory checks on a weekly or monthly basis
- Physically count all materials in stock and compare to recorded quantities
- Investigate and resolve any discrepancies found during inventory counts
- Set up automatic reorder points in the inventory management system
- Track usage rates of materials to anticipate when reorders will be necessary
- Communicate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of replenishment orders
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