Senior Material Handler (1st Shift) - Gardena, CA

APL Logistics•Gardena, CA

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 position also supports order processing, equipment and facility upkeep, reporting, inventory activities, sanitation, and safe operations.

Requirements

Forklift certification is required.
Preferred two years of forklift or tow-motor experience is stated; 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 and operating and maintenance instructions.
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 sustained mental and visual attention.
English language skills.
Ability to work as a team player and communicate professionally and positively.

Responsibilities

Locate and load or unload customer products by hand and with appropriate motorized equipment, following established procedures and safety regulations.
Operate specialized equipment as needed, including turret clamps, slip-sheet equipment, RF units, forklifts, tow motors, and pallet jacks.
Count, weigh, and record handled materials on daily production sheets.
Process orders by stenciling, slip-sheeting, shrink-wrapping, labeling, and consolidating products as required.
Assign or verify trailers at dock and yard locations, secure trailers using dock locks or wheel chocks when applicable, and follow safety rules and company policy.
Inspect tow-motor vehicles and other assigned equipment at the beginning of shifts, make permitted repairs or adjustments, complete inspection sheets, and promptly report defective equipment.
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, completing required paperwork such as Bills of Lading, Pick Reports, Trailer Audits, and Lot Verifications.
Unload, move, stack, and stage products and materials by hand or using forklifts and other power equipment, while 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 sanitation activities, assemble crates or boxes, and move loose materials into containers as directed.
Follow mandatory work instructions, including use of personal protective equipment where relevant, to protect the environment and the wellbeing of oneself and others.
Apply the APL Logistics Continuous Improvement (ACI) Model to improve processes, proficiency, and efficiency through waste elimination.
Apply 5S Lean methodology to maintain a safe, clean, and orderly facility.
Meet and occasionally exceed company standards for warehouse safety, food safety, sanitation, quality, productivity, and customer service.