Material Handler

Sunrun • Robbinsville, NJ

10d • $19 - $25

About The Position

The Material Handler is responsible for accurately receiving, putting away, picking, packing, and shipping products while maintaining inventory control and completing shipping and receiving documents accurately and on time. The role maintains accurate inventory records, accounts for defective or damaged products, and completes transactions to move products to the appropriate sub-inventory. It communicates with internal and external customers and the transportation department, and operates a liquefied propane or electric forklift to move, stack, and store products.

The position works cooperatively with warehouse and logistics colleagues, follows quality and safety procedures, and helps maintain an orderly and secure work area. It may also include light assembly and record storage. The role is expected to process products accurately and productively, provide attentive customer service, and complete additional duties assigned by Distribution or Branch Management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 18 years of age.
• At least 6 months of experience in a Distribution or Fulfillment warehouse environment.
• Proven exceptional attendance and reliability.
• Ability to take constructive initiative and help advance new ideas or work methods.
• Awareness of company safety policies and procedures, including the ability to identify and report hazards and encourage safe work practices.
• Ability to adapt work practices, priorities, procedures, or schedules to changing conditions or multiple work demands.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team, help others, maintain a positive attitude, and foster a collaborative climate.
• Systematic and effective problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of Distribution Center operations and products, and willingness to understand customers, including jobsite and branch operations.
• Understanding of company values and culture and the effect of inventory accuracy on costs and profits.
• Ability to understand written material, write with correct spelling and punctuation, and perform arithmetic with fractions or decimals.
• Responsible work habits and ability to pass any pre-employment test, drug test, and background check.
• Forklift certification.
• Ability to work safely in a warehouse environment.
• Ability to operate office equipment, including computers, and determine the accuracy of work.
• Ability to interact with coworkers and participate in meetings.
• Ability to transport materials and equipment, lifting up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds with assistance.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, sort, stage, and transport products into and out of the Distribution Center.
• Work safely and productively with other Material Handlers, Logistics Specialists, and warehouse personnel, with little supervision.
• Accept, inspect, and sign for inbound merchandise; count products against delivery documents and check for damage.
• Report shortages, damages, and mis-shipments on the appropriate forms and to Buyers.
• Pick internal and external customer orders accurately and assemble them for shipment.
• Transport orders to shipping locations or delivery platforms using material handling equipment.
• Stencil, tag, or mark orders as requested; secure loads within weight limits and package them to minimize transport damage.
• Ensure outbound shipments are accurate and undamaged, follow company quality guidelines, and repack or weigh orders as needed.
• Report quality variances and conduct physical inventories and cycle counts; help resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain the product locator system and, as needed, assist with light assembly and record storage.
• Maintain a clean, neat, orderly, and secure warehouse work area.
• Conduct operations safely, comply with OSHA and other applicable standards, and follow and encourage compliance with company safety policies and procedures.
• Safely operate forklifts or other machinery for warehouse tasks, maintain assigned equipment in a neat and clean condition, and inspect assigned equipment daily.
• Make suggestions for improvements and act on them.
• Work cooperatively with Department Heads, Associates, and other departments, especially Customer Service, Transportation, and Implementation, and occasionally customers.
• Arrange cartons on pallets with regard to size and product characteristics; label, sort, wrap, pack, and repack as needed.
• Work productively at or above established rates with little supervision.
• Provide outstanding customer service by attending to detail and completing assigned work in a timely manner.
• Complete additional duties assigned by Distribution or Branch Management.

What This Job Offers

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