1st Shift Material Handler II
About The Position
The DC Material Handler is responsible for accurately and safely receiving, storing, packaging, and shipping products entering and leaving TAPCO. The role requires flexibility, adaptability, and a desire to grow. Material Handlers have broad knowledge of distribution center tasks, perform some tasks at a high level, and are cross-trained to switch roles as needed. The position is primarily active work on foot, with occasional forklift use; TAPCO provides equipment training and does not require forklift certification. Training may include picking, packing, small-pack processing, receiving, and freight.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of experience in a related role or distribution center environment.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 2–3 years of forklift experience loading and unloading trucks.
- Experience using an inventory control system.
- Ability to read, write, and interpret English instructions.
- Ability to operate forklifts and other powered equipment.
- Ability to present information and respond to questions from groups of employees, suppliers, and customers.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Ability to solve practical problems and handle a variety of variables.
- Ability to interpret verbal and written instructions.
- Ability to lift up to 70 pounds.
- Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
- Effective verbal communication skills.
- Basic computer skills, including looking up and entering data.
- Ability to learn and accept feedback.
- Ability to work cooperatively in a team-based environment and independently.
- Ability to use a variety of hand tools.
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
Responsibilities
- Operate assigned warehouse equipment.
- Compare identifying information and count, weigh, or measure incoming and outgoing shipments to verify them against bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records.
- Use a computer or handheld device and the WMS to look up and verify data and process sales orders or purchase orders related to incoming and outgoing orders.
- Follow building safety procedures and use required PPE.
- Retrieve products from warehouse locations and assemble customer orders.
- Assemble wooden or cardboard containers, or select preassembled containers, and package items with spacers, fillers, and protective padding.
- Affix shipping labels to packages or stencil shipping information on cartons.
- Attach identifying information and shipping instructions to crates or containers.
- Unpack and examine incoming shipments, reject damaged items according to established procedures, record shortages, and communicate with the shipper and supervisor to resolve damages and shortages.
- Stock items in their proper locations.
- Load and unload trucks for shipments.
- Examine outgoing shipments to ensure they meet specifications.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 10 paid holidays.
- Paid vacation provided right away.
- Personal time after 90 days.
- Four weeks of paid parental leave with no waiting period.
- 401(k) plan with a generous employer match and immediate full vesting.
- Company-funded short-term disability.
- Health, vision, and dental insurance.
- Company events.
- Monthly department lunches.
- Opportunity to participate in the Fun or Safety Committee.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
