Ocala, FL $18.30/ hr 1st Shift Material Handler

Pella Windows & Doors•Ocala, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler loads and unloads finished goods in and out of delivery trailers in a fast-paced warehouse environment. The role stages materials for shipment, scans products onto the correct truck, and safely secures them on the trailer or delivery vehicle. The position may also involve other tasks related to shipping products. The work environment is usually moderately noisy. Plant temperatures fluctuate with the weather because the facility is not climate controlled. The position involves working in a team-driven environment, following instructions and meeting deadlines, and maintaining safety and quality standards. No travel is expected.

Requirements

Working knowledge of barcode scanners and systems.
Knowledge of warehouse operating instructions, safety procedures, and housekeeping procedures.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work overtime to accommodate outbound shipping schedules and workloads.
Ability to be present during scheduled working hours and as needed for the position.
Completion of the Training Matrix with signed approvals.
Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to bend, lift, squat, twist, stand, and move repetitively for 8–12 hours per day.
Ability to regularly use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls, and to reach with hands and arms.
Ability to lift, move, and transport up to 70 pounds.
Ability to work in varying adverse temperature conditions.
Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Required PPE: safety glasses and hearing protection on the manufacturing floor.

Responsibilities

Receive finished goods from production, stage materials by truck route, and load products onto delivery trailers using methods such as hand loading, hand trucks, and suction cups.
Inspect packaging and repair or modify it as needed to prevent damage during transit.
Report defective or damaged products to area leadership.
Stage finished goods in designated areas for shipment and scan inventory barcodes to the designated area.
Use truck-loading paperwork and the IT system to load the correct products onto assigned delivery trailers, scanning inventory labels onto the truck.
Place products in the designated trailer location according to stop number.
Secure products on trucks according to documented standard operating procedures and processes.
Assist in locating missing products when needed.
Work collaboratively, follow instructions, and meet deadlines.
Help solve problems and initiate improvements.
Maintain safety and housekeeping standards.
Read shipping paperwork carefully and load trucks according to delivery documentation.
Perform other duties as assigned.