Material Handler (2nd Shift) - Atlanta GA

APL Logistics•South Fulton, GA

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler is responsible for locating and loading customer products onto/from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves, both by hand and using non-motorized equipment. This role involves counting, weighing, and recording materials, as well as performing specialized order processing such as stenciling, shrink wrapping, labeling, and consolidating. The Material Handler also prepares trailers for loading by inspecting and cleaning them, assists with building and grounds maintenance, and helps with physical inventories.

Requirements

1-2 years warehouse or related work experience
Ability to read and comprehend basic instructions, to interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedures
Ability to operate non-motorized equipment, conveyor systems, Warehouse Management Systems, Packing material systems
Ability to write legibly
Must have basic math skills
Must have attention to detail
Ability to communicate in a professional and positive manner
Language skills - English
Must be a Team Player

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of distribution and warehousing preferred

Responsibilities

Accurately locate and load, by hand and with non motorized equipment, customer product onto/from pallets, trays, racks and shelves according to established procedures and safety regulations.
Count, weigh and record number of units of materials handled on daily production sheet.
Complete specialized order processing for loading by stenciling, shrink wrapping, labeling and consolidating as required on order.
Remove samples of materials, label with identifying information and take them to a laboratory for analysis before loading.
Load picked orders according to specifications and sequence on the customer-generated Loading Diagram or instructions, completing appropriate paperwork including Bill of Lading, Pick Report, Trailer Audit and Lot Verification.
Unload, move, stack and stage customer products and materials by hand and with non motorized equipment, keeping appropriate records and reports.
Daily inspect, repair, or make adjustments before operating tow-motor vehicles, following safety and maintenance instructions.
Prepare trailers prior to loading product by inspecting and cleaning as needed to ensure product preservation.
Assists in building and grounds maintenance to ensure that the facility is maintained in a clean, neat, safe and orderly manner.
Complete activity and statistical reports as assigned by supervisor.
Assist in physical inventories, ensuring facility and contents are secure.
Provide other services such as housekeeping activities, assembling crates to contain products and/or moving loose materials to containers as directed by supervisor.
Participates in all Safety and 5S requirements.
Apply the APL Logistics Continuous Improvement (ACI) Model for operational efficiency to improve business process, increase proficiency and increase efficiency through waste elimination.
Apply the 5S Lean methodology to sustain a safe, clean and orderly facility.
Meet and occasionally exceed standards as set by the company for safety, food safety, sanitation, quality, productivity and customer services.