Material Handler (Equiptment Operator) - 1st Shift
About The Position
This role is responsible for various material handling tasks in a warehouse environment, including loading and unloading trucks, organizing and staging materials, performing put-away operations, and transporting finished goods. The position requires safe operation of powered industrial equipment and accurate use of RF scanning devices. The Material Handler will also be responsible for maintaining a clean work environment and adhering to all safety regulations. Additionally, this role may involve assisting with training new team members and providing operational support to other departments during peak periods.
Requirements
- Ability to work independently and follow written and verbal instructions with limited supervision
- Successful completion of Emerson-required training and certification for powered industrial equipment, including forklift, cherry picker, and tri-loader
- Comfort working at heights up to 20 feet while wearing required fall protection equipment
- Ability to lift up to 35 pounds and perform physical tasks including walking, standing, and working on concrete surfaces for extended periods (8+ hours)
- Ability to accurately and efficiently use handheld RF scanning devices
- Commitment to following all Company safety policies, procedures, and Southaven site guidelines
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in receiving, put-away, or outbound shipping operations
- Familiarity with warehouse management systems and RF-based inventory transactions
- Experience working in a high-volume manufacturing or distribution environment
- Prior experience supporting cross-functional warehouse or production teams
Responsibilities
- Load and unload inbound and outbound trucks at Southaven docks following established safety and quality standards
- Support receiving operations by separating, organizing, labeling, and staging incoming material
- Perform put-away of inbound freight to assigned rack, bin, or floor locations using RF scanning
- Transport and stage finished goods for outbound shipment in coordination with shipping schedules
- Operate powered industrial equipment (forklift, cherry picker, tri-loader) safely and in compliance with site-specific procedures
- Accurately complete material movements and transactions using handheld RF scanners
- Perform routine housekeeping to maintain clean aisles, dock areas, and work zones
- Follow all Emerson safety requirements, including fall protection when working at elevated heights
- Meet department quality, attendance, safety, and productivity expectations
- Assist with training and onboarding of new team members as needed
- Provide operational support to other Southaven departments during peak or business-critical periods
- Perform other duties as assigned to support site operations
Benefits
- Training, continuous improvement, and opportunities for growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
