Material Handler - 1st Shift
About The Position
Transport materials and products to, from, and within the assigned department. Process inventory transactions while maintaining 99% inventory accuracy in the assigned area. The role includes moving materials with forklifts, handling dock shipments and receipts, conducting inventory audits and cycle counts, and completing related records and system transactions. Team members may be assigned to work wherever needed based on their training and must complete company-provided training and participate in the PCI process and special projects as assigned. The position requires adherence to safety rules, accurate documentation and inventory processing, effective communication, and the ability to work with little supervision in a changing environment. Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and work overtime on short notice.
Requirements
- High school degree or equivalent.
- Ability to operate electric stand-up, electric sit-down, LP, and side-load forklifts in a warehouse environment.
- Polaris forklift driver certification required.
- Ability to communicate well with others.
- Ability to read and understand routings, work orders, manifests, and production reports.
- Ability to count accurately.
- Ability to take instructions and work with little supervision.
- Ability to operate an overhead crane.
- Ability to use MAPICS computer software.
- Ability to work in a changing environment.
- Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.
- Team player with a focus on customer service and quality.
- Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not provided.
- Former employees must be eligible for rehire, and current employees must be in good standing.
Responsibilities
- Use forklifts to move materials and products within the department, including steel coils, dies, baskets and containers, vinyl, and welded components.
- Load and unload trucks at shipping and receiving docks.
- Verify part numbers, quantities, and purchase order information against packing slips.
- Work wherever needed based on training.
- Follow safety rules and regulations and work in a safe and healthy manner.
- Complete production paperwork, including labor reporting, move tickets, SPC charts, and manifests.
- Maintain a neat, clean, and orderly work area.
- Use radio frequency equipment to transact inventory.
- Cycle count inventory and research problems.
- Process small-parcel shipments and receipts, including UPS.
- Complete company-provided training.
- Process outbound shipments and inbound receipts.
- Pick boxed merchandise from the warehouse.
- Print bar code labels to identify products.
- Operate a forklift outdoors in a scrap-dumping operation.
- Audit warehouse inventory and reconcile locations against computer files.
- Investigate inventory discrepancies and determine the most probable cause of errors.
- Prepare daily reports of audit results.
- Enter warehouse inventory adjustments.
- Assist with statistical samples.
- Work overtime on short notice.
- Participate in the PCI process and perform special projects as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation, including a market-leading profit-sharing plan.
- Company contributions to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
- Discounted employee stock purchases.
- 401(k) matching contribution.
- Financial wellness education and consultation.
- Health insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Wellness programs.
- Paid time off.
- Gym and personal training reimbursement.
- Life insurance.
- Disability offerings.
- Paid volunteer time off through Polaris Gives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
