Material Handler - Day Shift JJV

The Suddath Companies•Jacksonville, FL

About The Position

This position is responsible for accurately receiving, storing, shipping, repackaging, and palletizing products while meeting company standards for sanitation, safety, security, and productivity. The role operates under close supervision, with detailed instructions and frequent oversight of work activities. The work takes place in indoor shop and outdoor environments with adequate ventilation. Conditions may include vibration, loud noise, awkward or confined spaces, insufficient lighting, work above ground level, and frequent lifting and carrying. The employee regularly handles physical tasks including standing and walking for extended periods, climbing a ladder, and lifting or moving up to 50 pounds unassisted. The position also requires frequent reaching, twisting, stooping, squatting, crouching, and repetitive or simultaneous use of hands and feet. A high school diploma or GED is listed, or one to three months of related experience or training, or an equivalent combination. The employee must be able to read and comprehend simple instructions, write simple correspondence, perform basic arithmetic, follow detailed but straightforward instructions, prioritize and manage multiple tasks, and learn and use relevant software and an RF scanner.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write simple correspondence; and present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and multiply and divide with 10s and 100s, including using American money and units of weight, volume, and distance.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to detailed but straightforward written or oral instructions and solve problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to learn and effectively use software applications such as move management, timekeeping, and HRIS systems, as well as an RF scanner.
Ability to prioritize tasks and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted and carry items while climbing a ladder.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, including at least two hours at a time, four times in an eight-hour day.
Ability to frequently twist, stoop, squat, reach above shoulder level, crouch, climb or balance, and perform repetitive movements using hands and feet.
Manual dexterity sufficient to reach for and handle items, work with fingers, and perceive attributes of objects and materials.
Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Pick and pack orders, assemble products in less-than-full-case quantities, perform light assembly using hand tools as needed, and handle record storage.
Repack or re-box cases according to customer instructions.
Repair and recoup damaged goods as required.
Count products, compare them with manifests, and inspect shipments for damage, infestation, and production code dates.
Report shortages, damages, and miss-shipments on the appropriate forms.
Sign for inbound shipments when necessary.
Safely unload inbound shipments and move products to storage locations.
Stack and store merchandise efficiently.
Verify that the correct number and type of products are picked.
Check outgoing shipments against orders for quantity, labeling, and address accuracy and completeness.
Transport orders to shipping locations or delivery platforms using material handling equipment.
Stencil, tag, or mark orders as required.
Label, sort, wrap, pack, and repack products as needed.
Accept signatures for outbound shipments as necessary.
Move products efficiently into trailers, rail cars, or containers.
Assist with physical inventories and cycle counts.
Ensure proper stock rotation.
Operate a shrink-wrap machine.
Charge forklift batteries or gas tanks as needed, repair pallets when necessary, and clean railcars, trailers, and truck bays as requested.
Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area.
Comply with safety policies, practices, and procedures and report unsafe activities to a supervisor.
Participate in team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals and provide leadership through example and sharing knowledge and skills.