Material Handler (1st Shift) - Lewisville TX

APL Logistics•Lewisville, TX

24d•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler locates, loads, unloads, moves, stacks, and stages customer products and materials by hand and with non-motorized equipment. The role counts, weighs, and records materials handled and completes order-processing tasks such as stenciling, shrink wrapping, labeling, and consolidating. It also prepares trailers for loading, assists with building and grounds maintenance, and supports physical inventories. The position follows established procedures and safety regulations, completes required loading and inventory documentation, and participates in safety and 5S requirements. Performance is expected to meet and occasionally exceed company standards for safety, food safety, sanitation, quality, productivity, and customer service. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 0600–1400, at an hourly wage of $21.00.

Requirements

1–2 years of warehouse or related work experience.
Ability to read and comprehend basic instructions and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures.
Ability to operate non-motorized equipment, conveyor systems, Warehouse Management Systems, and packing material systems.
Ability to write legibly.
Basic math skills.
Attention to detail.
Ability to communicate in a professional and positive manner.
English language skills.
Ability to work as a team player.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of distribution and warehousing.
Commitment to teamwork and collaboration.
Demonstrates respect and dignity toward others.
Fosters trust and a positive work environment through integrity.
Brings creativity to the workplace.
Strong customer focus in achieving company, department, and personal goals.

Responsibilities

Accurately locate and load customer products onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand and with non-motorized equipment, following established procedures and safety regulations.
Count, weigh, and record the number of units handled on the daily production sheet.
Complete order-processing tasks such as stenciling, shrink wrapping, labeling, and consolidating products as required.
Remove material samples, label them with identifying information, and deliver them to a laboratory for analysis before loading.
Load picked orders according to customer loading diagrams or instructions and complete the required Bill of Lading, Pick Report, Trailer Audit, and Lot Verification paperwork.
Unload, move, stack, and stage customer products and materials, maintaining appropriate records and reports.
Inspect, repair, or adjust tow-motor vehicles before daily operation, following safety and maintenance instructions.
Inspect and clean trailers as needed before loading to help ensure product preservation.
Assist with building and grounds maintenance to keep the facility clean, neat, safe, and orderly.
Complete activity and statistical reports as assigned by the supervisor.
Assist with physical inventories and help ensure the facility and its contents are secure.
Perform housekeeping, assemble crates, and move loose materials to containers as directed by the supervisor.
Participate in all Safety and 5S requirements.
Apply the APL Logistics Continuous Improvement (ACI) Model to improve processes, proficiency, and efficiency through waste elimination.
Apply 5S Lean methodology to sustain a safe, clean, and orderly facility.