Material Handler - Day Shift JJV

Suddath Companies • Jacksonville, FL

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About The Position

This position is responsible for accurately receiving, storing, shipping, repackaging, and palletizing product in accordance with company standards for sanitation, safety, security, and productivity. Work includes order picking and packing, light assembly, record storage, handling inbound and outbound shipments, maintaining inventory accuracy and stock rotation, and keeping the work area clean and orderly. The role receives close supervision, with detailed instructions and frequent oversight of assigned work.

The work takes place in indoor shop and outdoor environments with adequate ventilation. Conditions may include vibration, loud noise, awkward or confined workspaces, poorly illuminated areas, and working above ground level where a fall is possible. The position requires frequent lifting and carrying, including regularly lifting or moving up to 50 pounds without assistance, carrying and climbing a ladder, and standing or walking for extended periods. Employees must also be able to perform frequent twisting, stooping, squatting, reaching above shoulder level, crouching, and repetitive hand-and-foot movements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D., 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 settings.
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and multiply and divide with tens and hundreds, including using American units of money, weight, volume, and distance.
• Ability to follow detailed but straightforward written or oral instructions and handle problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to learn and effectively use software applications such as move management, timekeeping, HRIS, and other systems used for job duties.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds without assistance, carry and climb a ladder, and stand and walk for extended periods, including at least two hours continuously four times during an eight-hour day.
• Ability to frequently twist, stoop, squat, reach above shoulder level, crouch, and use hands and feet simultaneously for repetitive movements.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to reach for and handle items, work with fingers, and perceive attributes of objects and materials.
• Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

• Pick and pack orders, including assembling products in less-than-full-case quantities; perform light assembly and record storage.
• Repack or re-box cases according to customer instructions and repair or recoup damaged goods as required.
• Count product, compare it 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, unload shipments safely, and move product to storage locations.
• Stack and store merchandise efficiently and ensure the correct number and type of products are picked.
• Compare outgoing shipment quantities, labels, and addresses with orders to verify shipments are complete and correct.
• Transport orders to shipping locations or delivery platforms using material handling equipment.
• Stencil, tag, label, sort, wrap, pack, and repack orders as needed.
• Accept signatures for outbound shipments when necessary and move product efficiently into trailers, rail cars, or containers.
• Assist with physical inventories and cycle counts, and 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 or skills.

Benefits

• Competitive wage and comprehensive benefits package, including a 401(k) plan with company matching.
• Weekly pay for hourly-paid employees.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid company holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement plan supporting continued education and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED