Material Handler - Receiving

GE Appliances•Camden, SC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler works at GE Appliances’ facility in Camden, South Carolina, reporting to the Inbound or Outbound Materials Manager. The role involves operating stand-up and sit-down forklifts to deliver, load, unload, and move materials, and assisting with tasks and projects assigned by Materials Managers. Employees are cross-trained and may be asked to cover other Material Handler areas as needed. The position supports receiving, storage, inventory, production material delivery, returns, recycling, and warehouse organization. Material Handlers follow detailed instructions, handle materials safely, maintain accurate and orderly storage, and communicate issues requiring immediate attention. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain that authorization without current or future employer or school sponsorship; GE Appliances will not sponsor employment-based visas for this position. The work is usually indoors, though all areas may not be temperature controlled. Employees must wear safety attire or appropriate PPE daily. The position involves bending, stooping, twisting, lifting and carrying, pushing and pulling, and handling or lifting parts or materials weighing at least 50 pounds. Flexible hours and overtime may be required as needed.

Requirements

At least 1 year of on-the-job forklift experience.
Maintain an up-to-date GE Appliances forklift license in accordance with EHS guidelines.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Positive work ethic and attitude, with willingness to learn and meet expectations for various assignments.
Dependability, including good attendance and punctuality.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Deftness and attention to detail.
Ability to pass stand-up forklift, stock chaser, tugger, and sit-down forklift tests, as well as the MEO fit test.
Interpersonal skills to communicate and lead effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
Flexibility to work overtime as required.
Willingness to work flexible hours and overtime on an as-needed basis.
Legal authorization to work in the United States at the time of hire and ability to maintain authorization without current or future employer or school sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of FedEx, UPS, and other shipping systems.
Experience with Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Load and unload shipments.
Assist in comparing purchase orders with invoices, bills of lading, and packing lists to verify accuracy.
Handle all materials and finished goods safely.
Organize received items and ensure they are placed in appropriate areas.
Put received materials away in the correct storage locations.
Pick materials accurately and deliver them to production according to production timing needs.
Assist with processing returns for incorrect or non-conforming parts.
Assist with regular cycle counts.
Assist with recycling materials and warehouse waste.
Conduct regular warehouse material audits to ensure materials are undamaged and neatly maintained.
Load and unload finished goods.
Help maintain cleanliness and 5S standards in all warehouse areas.
Suggest operating improvements.
Understand and carry out detailed oral and written instructions.
Cover other Material Handler areas when needed.
Help manage storage and appropriate return of returnable containers to suppliers.
Notify a supervisor or upper management of issues requiring immediate attention.
Perform other duties as assigned to meet business needs.