Material Handler - Receiving
About The Position
The Material Handler - Receiving works at GE Appliances’ facility in Camden, South Carolina, and reports to the facility’s Inbound or Outbound Materials Manager. The role involves operating stand-up and sit-down forklifts to deliver, load, unload, and move materials. Material Handlers assist with tasks and projects assigned by Materials Managers and may be cross-trained or asked to cover other areas as needed. The position supports receiving, storage, inventory, production delivery, shipping, returns, and warehouse organization. The Material Handler must follow instructions, handle materials safely, and help maintain clean, orderly warehouse areas. The role requires schedule flexibility and overtime as needed, and work is usually indoors, although not all areas are temperature controlled. Daily safety attire or appropriate PPE is required.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of on-the-job forklift experience.
- Maintain a current GE Appliances forklift license in accordance with EHS guidelines.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Positive work ethic and attitude, with willingness to learn and meet expectations across assignments.
- Dependability, including good attendance and punctuality.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
- Deftness and attention to detail.
- Pass stand-up forklift, stock chaser, tugger, and sit-down forklift tests, as well as the MEO fit test.
- Interpersonal skills to communicate and lead effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
- Flexibility to work overtime as required.
- Ability to wear safety attire or proper PPE daily.
- Ability to bend, stoop, twist, lift and carry, push and pull, and handle or lift parts or materials weighing at least 50 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Working knowledge of FedEx, UPS, and other shipping systems.
- Experience with Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Responsibilities
- Load and unload shipments and finished goods.
- Assist in comparing purchase orders with invoices, bills of lading, and packing lists to verify accuracy.
- Handle all materials and finished goods safely.
- Organize received items and ensure they are placed in appropriate areas and storage locations.
- Pick and deliver materials accurately and according to production needs.
- Assist with processing returns for incorrect or non-conforming parts.
- Assist with regular cycle counts.
- Assist with recycling warehouse materials and waste.
- Conduct regular material warehouse audits to ensure materials are undamaged and neatly maintained.
- Help maintain cleanliness and 5S in warehouse areas.
- Suggest operating improvements.
- Follow detailed oral and written instructions.
- Cover other Material Handler areas as needed.
- Help manage storage and appropriate return of returnable containers to suppliers.
- Notify a supervisor or upper management about issues requiring immediate attention.
- Perform other duties as assigned to meet business needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
