Material Handler

Taylor Corporation•Newark, DE

24d•Onsite

About The Position

Taylor Communications, a Taylor Corporation company, is seeking a Material Handler to join its team in Newark, Delaware. The role handles incoming shipments, inventory placement and order pulling, using material-handling equipment and following safety procedures. The position is on the first shift, Monday through Friday, from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with overtime as required. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. The work includes operating a forklift, walkie rider, and related equipment; tracking inventory using a computer; and performing warehouse housekeeping. The position regularly involves remaining stationary and moving up to 25+ pounds, and requires frequent movement within the facility and constant operation of machinery and handling of products, including print materials. Taylor describes itself as a family-owned company and a large North American print and communications firm, with more than 50 years of category expertise and 10,000 employees across dozens of U.S. states and multiple countries. The employer may change or assign other duties to the position.

Requirements

Ability to safely operate a forklift and walkie rider, and use a computer operating system to track inventory.
Ability to follow instructions and safety procedures.
Ability to work both as a team member and independently.
Flexibility to perform a variety of job assignments.
Familiarity with basic computer operations.
Math skills including addition, subtraction, fractions, and decimals.
Ability and willingness to perform repetitive tasks.
Prior warehouse or receiving experience.
Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information and ideas so others will understand.
Regularly remain in a stationary position; constantly operate machinery and handle products, including print materials; frequently move inside the facility; and regularly lift, push, pull, and/or carry up to 25+ pounds.
Authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a production-related environment.
Some experience in the field or in a related area.

Responsibilities

Unload and stage incoming shipments using material-handling equipment.
Prepare and break down inbound shipments for accuracy validation.
Put products away in the correct locations using material-handling equipment.
Pull orders accurately using paper or electronic orders and material-handling equipment.
Operate a forklift and/or related material-moving equipment to transport items to designated areas.
Perform general warehouse housekeeping, including sweeping, mopping, and emptying trash.
Follow safety procedures when operating equipment and performing job duties.