300+ [REAL TIME] Material Handler Interview Questions

    1. 1. Why Should We Hire You As A Material Handler?
      I am an organized person who has a demonstrated ability to maintain the warehouse in a clean and arranged manner while adhering to all safety procedures. Moreover, I am highly skilled in loading, unloading and transporting merchandise, perfectly identifying material, breaking down material and noting discrepancies per SOPs. These qualities make me a perfect candidate for material handling position.
    1. 2. Which Kind Of Machinery/equipment You Can Use?
      I am adept at operating forklift, pallet jack, wire cutting equipment, and shrink wrap machines. In addition, I can also drive light van and delivery vehicles.
    1. 3. Do You Have A Working Driver’s License? How Many, If Any, Traffic Tickets Have You Received?
      Yes, I possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
    1. 4. What Kind Of Skills And Knowledge Should Be Possessed By A Material Handler To Work Effectively?
      A material handler should know about basic warehouse procedures. Moreover, he must possess computer, mathematical, communication and reading skills to get his job done in the most effective manner.
    1. 5. Are You Working As A Material Handler Full-time Somewhere At Present?
      For the past two years, I have worked as a part time Merchandise Handler at The True Value Company which is a renowned chain of independent hardware stores for Do-It-Yourself products.
    1. 6. At Your Previous Place Of Work, What Was Your Role In The Whole Procurement Process? What You Accurately Responsible For?
      My role isn’t limited to one specific task in the procurement process as far as the merchandise or material handler job description is concerned. My duties cover a large spectrum of tasks including:
      • Selecting and picking finished products for shipment according to shipping labels or purchase orders, while verifying and also matching quantity mentioned on the purchase order.
      • Maintaining and verifying goods’ records (received/shipped) facilitating flow of goods through the factory and the warehouse.
      • Performing cycle and location counts with a Cherry Picker material handler.
      • Using Scan Guns and warehouse management system (WMS) programs like Fourth Shift and Visibar for making system adjustment entries.
      • Operating material handling equipment efficiently and also following preventative maintenance programs on assigned material handling equipment.

 

    1. 7. Do You Have Experience In Coordinating Gpm Shipments?
      Yes, I have been coordinating shipments with carriers and freight companies and warehouse picks through WMS. I have been carrying out efficient placard and shipment preparations, closing system orders and managing document storage and retention.
    1. 8. What Is The Nature Of Goods You Handle At Work As A ‘merchandise Handler’?
      It depends on the shipment. Sometimes huge cartons and boxes of the True Company’s DIY merchandise and sometimes packs of individual hardware shipment material including wooden, metal and plastic products.
    1. 9. What Do Ppe And Msds Stand For?
      PPE stands for Personal Protection Equipment and MSDS stands for Material safety data sheet.
    1. 10. Do You Have Any Specializations In Material Handling?
      Yes, I am specialized in asbestos and steel handling.
    1. 11. What Kind Of Warehouse Equipment/machinery Are You Familiar With?
      I am well versed in operating forklifts, pallet jacks, transfer carts, conveyors, cherry picker material handlers, scan guns, cantilever cranes and industrial trucks.
    1. 12. Tell Me About Your Pc And Software Skills?
      I am well versed in all MS based programs especially excel. I am also proficient in various warehouse management software including Visibar and Fourth shift.
    1. 13. What Knowledge Is Must Have For A Material Handler?
      Knowledge regarding safety procedures to be followed in material handling, OSHA workplace safety guidelines and equipment operation procedures is must for a material handler.
    1. 14. Do You Have Any Experience In Material Buying?
      I have experience in selecting and picking products for shipment based on purchase orders after inspecting each unit and verifying the ordered quantity.
    1. 15. What Basic Precautions Must You Take While Handling Hazardous Material?
      To ensure safe handling of hazardous material, a material handler must always use PPE and pay special attention to MSDS details. Using all materials only for their intended purpose, ensuring proper storage of all materials and remaining alert and vigilant also count.
    1. 16. Give Me An Example Of Where You Resolved A Conflict Within Your Team?
      Last year we had very large consignments to ship and two members of the team who were in charge of manual scanning of the material were not working as hard and fast as they were required to. I suggested in the weekly meeting to switch some duties to enhance productivity of the team and volunteered to be shifted to manual scanning. The supervisor reallocated tasks for everyone, assigning more preferred tasks to the 2 underperforming workers which resolved the issue.
    1. 17. Do You Possess The Physical Stamina Demanded By This Job?
      Definitely! I am able to lift up till 70 lbs unaided and up till 150 lbs with help of wheeled Lorries. I have excellent eye hand coordination and also bring a track record of working effectively in difficult weather conditions.
    1. 18. How Much Weight Can You Lift And Carry For Around 100 Yards Easily?
      I have the ability to carry fifty to seventy pounds very easily and carry it around. At work I have also been lifting these weights from floor to five feet high shelves and also carrying them up and down the stairs. I can stand and walk 8 to 10 hours per day while lifting, carrying, handling, and rotating, etc. continuously.
    1. 19. If We Hire You, What Is The Guarantee That You Will Work With Us For A Longer Time And Avoid Switching Further Like You Are Right Now?
      Due to my safe work record and stable work history, it is guaranteed that I would work for you in long-term. . I have always wanted to be a part of your company considering the safe and standardized work environment you provide to your employees, so obviously you can have my words as dreams don’t change in short periods of time.