Materials Handler

Royal Switchgear Manufacturing•Bessemer, AL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Royal Switchgear is growing fast and is looking for a Materials Handler to join their team. This role is responsible for the safe and prompt movement of product throughout the facility, including received goods/materials and finished product shipping out to customers. The Materials Handler is also responsible for maintaining accurate inventory notes and organization of the warehouse. While some work is performed within the warehouse environment, the majority is performed outdoors. This is a strenuous job requiring heavy lifting.

Requirements

Valid Driver's license and access to reliable transportation are required
Ability to run various types of propane or electric powered forklifts and/or hand trucks required
Strong skills in operating forklift and machinery within close confined spaces is required.
Final products shipping to customer must arrive undamaged. Ability to safely load large/heavy palletized equipment onto flatbed trucks using a forklift is required
Must have the ability to lift and move 50 or more pounds repeatedly throughout work shift
Ability to work scheduled hours as required by the company, occasional overtime hours may be required/scheduled
Strong attention to detail
Strong English oral and written communications skills, strong mathematics skills; ability to read and understand shipping manifests and related documents

Nice To Haves

Current forklift operation certification preferred
At least one year's experience in inventory management preferred

Responsibilities

Comply with all safety procedures and in/outdoor tidy maintenance guidelines; ensure the safety, security, and sanitation of workspaces; conduct periodic inspections of the warehouse
Accurately and promptly follow written/oral instructions regarding daily job duties
Ensure daily equipment inspections are complete prior to shift start reporting deficiencies immediately
Fulfill orders by pulling product and packaging, and prepare necessary paperwork accurately and efficiently
Strap/re-skid products as required; must have the ability to use and operate hand tools (including pneumatic tools); includes bundling pipes which requires frequent heavy lifting and maneuvering throughout the work shift
Maintain accurate documents and records for all handled and shipped goods
Sort cargo while loading or unloading marking containers with identifying information; inspect product for quality control and stock level issues
Keep and maintain an inventory by labeling, identifying, and placing materials in stock; periodically pull and review inventory and supplies to ensure stock numbers are correct
Ensure all product anticipated to ship for the day will be complete including shipping prep: pull, pack, rate, load, and securing the product
Be available to load/unload a variety of materials from trucks, vans, and flatbeds using necessary equipment