Material Handler(Equipment Operator) - LTL Dock

Emerson • Southaven, MS

13d • Onsite

About The Position

In this role, your responsibilities will include safely loading and unloading trucks, accurately putting away incoming freight, replenishing inventory, and supplying departments with necessary packaging materials. You will transport finished goods to shipping locations, use material handling equipment like cherry pickers and tri-loaders, and perform various material handling activities. Additionally, you will utilize handheld RF scanners for inventory transactions, maintain a clean and safe work environment, and adhere to all safety regulations. You will also be expected to meet quality, attendance, and productivity expectations, support new team members, and identify and resolve shipment discrepancies and process concerns. The ideal candidate prioritizes safety, quality, and accuracy, collaborates effectively, analyzes information to solve problems, and adapts to changing priorities.

Requirements

• Willingness to work frequently on and off powered industrial equipment.
• Ability to read shipping documentation, including Bills of Lading, and identify discrepancies.
• General knowledge of shipping classification codes.
• Understanding of shipping standards, regulations, and shipping processes.
• Ability to recognize and resolve cross-system processing issues.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to use system software to determine the most effective method for processing shipments.
• Ability and willingness to lift, move, push, and pull materials as required.
• Proficiency in using handheld RF scanners.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and inclusive workplace.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of JD Edwards (JDE) systems.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Previous experience in material handling, warehouse operations, shipping, receiving, or logistics environments.
• Experience operating powered industrial equipment in a manufacturing or distribution setting.

Responsibilities

• Safely load and unload trucks while following established procedures and safety requirements.
• Put away incoming freight accurately and efficiently.
• Replenish inventory and orders as needed to support operational requirements.
• Supply departments with required packaging materials, including cardboard boxes and bags.
• Transport finished goods to designated shipping locations.
• Use material handling equipment, including cherry pickers and tri-loaders, to move products and materials safely.
• Perform material handling activities such as banding, wrapping, counting, pushing, pulling, and manually moving materials when required.
• Utilize handheld RF scanners to process inventory transactions accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment through routine housekeeping activities.
• Follow all company, federal, state, and local safety regulations while operating equipment and performing job duties.
• Meet established quality, attendance, and productivity expectations.
• Support onboarding and training efforts by assisting new team members.
• Identify shipment discrepancies, cross-system issues, and process concerns and take appropriate action to resolve them.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support business needs.

Benefits

• Learning opportunities
• Collaboration
• Meaningful work that makes an impact
• Safety
• Integrity
• Inclusion
• Continuous improvement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED