Senior Material Handler (1st Shift) - Shepherdsville KY

APL Logistics•Shepherdsville, KY

About The Position

The Senior Material Handler provides warehouse services through the safe, efficient, cost-effective, and accurate handling of customer products and materials. The role involves loading, unloading, staging, and storing products, using specially equipped trucks and other motorized equipment, as well as computer equipment. The incumbent is expected to meet and occasionally exceed company standards for warehouse safety, food safety, sanitation, quality, productivity, and customer service. The position includes order picking and processing, equipment and trailer inspections, loading and unloading, maintaining records and reports, assisting with inventory and facility upkeep, and carrying out other warehouse services as directed. The employee follows required safety and personal protective equipment instructions, applies APL Logistics’ Continuous Improvement model, and uses 5S Lean methodology to help maintain an efficient, safe, clean, and orderly facility.

Requirements

Forklift certification is required.
Preferred two years of forklift or tow-motor experience; the posting also describes this experience as required.
Ability to operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts, tow motors, motorized and non-motorized pallet jacks, clamps, reach equipment, and slip-sheet equipment.
Knowledge of inventory control and general warehouse procedures.
Basic data-entry skills.
Ability to read and understand basic instructions and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures.
Ability to write legibly.
Basic math skills.
Ability to make customer acceptance decisions based on past experience and fitness for use.
Attention to detail and continuous mental and visual attention.
English language skills.
Ability to work as a team player and communicate professionally and positively.

Responsibilities

Locate and load customer products onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand or with appropriate powered equipment, following procedures and safety regulations.
Operate specialized equipment as needed, including turret clamp, slip-sheet equipment, and RF unit when applicable.
Count, weigh, and record materials handled on the daily production sheet.
Complete specialized order processing, including stenciling, slip-sheeting, shrink wrapping, labeling, and consolidating orders.
Assign or verify trailers at the appropriate dock or yard location and ensure trailers are secured using dock locks or wheel chocks when applicable.
Inspect tow-motor vehicles and other assigned equipment before operation, make permitted repairs or adjustments, complete inspection sheets, and promptly report defective equipment to a supervisor.
Inspect and clean trailers before loading to help preserve products.
Assist with building and grounds maintenance to keep the facility clean, neat, safe, and orderly.
Load picked orders according to policy and procedures and complete relevant paperwork, including Bills of Lading, Pick Reports, Trailer Audits, and Lot Verification.
Unload, move, stack, and stage products and materials by hand or with forklifts or other powered equipment, maintaining appropriate records and reports.
Complete activity and statistical reports as assigned by the supervisor.
Assist with physical inventories and help ensure the facility and its contents are secure.
Perform other directed services, such as sanitation activities, assembling product crates, and moving loose materials into containers.
Follow mandatory health, safety, environmental, and personal protective equipment instructions.
Apply the APL Logistics Continuous Improvement model to improve processes, proficiency, and efficiency through waste elimination.
Apply 5S Lean methodology to sustain a safe, clean, and orderly facility.