Material Handler (2nd Shift) - Willoughby OH

APL Logistics•Willoughby, OH

26d•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler locates, moves, and loads customer products by hand and with non-motorized equipment. The role includes order picking and processing, loading and unloading, preparing trailers, maintaining equipment and facility areas, completing records, and assisting with physical inventories. Work must follow established procedures and safety regulations and meet company standards for safety, food safety, sanitation, quality, productivity, and customer service. The position applies APL Logistics’ Continuous Improvement (ACI) Model and 5S Lean methodology to improve operational efficiency and maintain a safe, clean, and orderly facility. The role may also involve housekeeping, assembling crates, and moving loose materials as directed by a supervisor.

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.
Respect for and dignity toward all people.
Integrity that fosters trust and a positive work environment.
Creativity and innovation in 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 procedures and safety regulations.
Count, weigh, and record units of materials handled on daily production sheets.
Process orders for loading by 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 by hand and with non-motorized equipment, maintaining appropriate records and reports.
Inspect tow-motor vehicles daily and repair or adjust them before operation in accordance with safety and maintenance instructions.
Inspect and clean trailers as needed before loading to help preserve products.
Assist with building and grounds maintenance to keep the facility clean, neat, safe, and orderly.
Complete activity and statistical reports as assigned by a supervisor.
Assist with physical inventories and ensure the facility and its contents are secure.
Perform housekeeping activities, assemble crates, and move loose materials to containers as directed by a 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 maintain a safe, clean, and orderly facility.
Meet and occasionally exceed company standards for safety, food safety, sanitation, quality, productivity, and customer service.