Material Handler (1st Shift) - Lewisville TX

APL Logistics•Lewisville, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler locates, moves, loads, and unloads customer products by hand and with non-motorized equipment. The role includes counting, weighing, and recording materials; processing orders through tasks such as stenciling, shrink wrapping, labeling, and consolidating; preparing and inspecting trailers; maintaining the facility; and assisting with physical inventories. The position follows established procedures and safety regulations and participates in Safety and 5S requirements. Performance is expected to meet and occasionally exceed company standards for safety, food safety, sanitation, quality, productivity, and customer service. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 0600–1400. The hourly wage is $21.00. Candidates are eligible for vacation, sick time, paid holidays, a personal holiday, a company bonus plan, retirement contributions, insurance coverage, voluntary benefits, tuition reimbursement and student loan assistance, an Employee Assistance Program, health and flexible spending accounts, wellness incentives, and an employee referral program.

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.
Must be a team player.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of distribution and warehousing.
Demonstrates teamwork and collaboration, respect for others, integrity, innovation, and customer focus.

Responsibilities

Accurately locate and load customer products onto and from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand and with non-motorized equipment, following procedures and safety regulations.
Count, weigh, and record the number of units handled on the daily production sheet.
Perform specialized order processing, including stenciling, shrink wrapping, labeling, and consolidating orders as required.
Remove material samples, label them with identifying information, and take them to a laboratory for analysis before loading.
Load picked orders according to customer-generated loading diagrams or instructions, including the required sequence, and complete paperwork such as Bills of Lading, Pick Reports, Trailer Audits, and Lot Verification.
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, assemble crates to contain products, 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 operational processes, proficiency, and efficiency through waste elimination.
Apply 5S Lean methodology to sustain a safe, clean, and orderly facility.