Shipping Material Handler

GE Appliances, a Haier company•LaFayette, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At GE Appliances, a Haier company, the philosophy is to make “good things, for life,” driven by creators, thinkers, and makers who believe in possibilities and continuous improvement. The GEA Way is defined by three commitments: coming together, always looking for a better way, and creating possibilities. The company is seeking a high-energy Shipping Material Handler to join its Logistics team. This role is crucial in the Shipping Department, involving stocking production lines and efficiently moving finished goods and scrap materials for outbound transit. It requires precise operation of forklifts and tuggers in a busy dock environment, working closely with shipping schedulers. Roper, a GE Appliances plant, produces cooking products for brands like Monogram®, GE®, GE Profile™, and CAFÉ™. The company emphasizes a "Zero Distance" philosophy and a commitment to inclusion and diversity, fostering an environment where every individual feels valued and empowered. GE Appliances aims to create solutions that empower colleagues, strengthen communities, reinforce a culture of belonging, and reflect the diversity of the communities served. The organization is trust-based, offering employees flexibility to balance work needs with business demands. GE Appliances is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. It is a place of opportunity, growth, and career development, valuing diversity, teamwork, innovation, and lean manufacturing.

Requirements

Constant reaching at waist level.
Frequent standing, walking, and climbing stairs/ladders.
Must be able to lift/carry a minimum of 38 lbs.
Must be able to push/pull 50 lbs.
Ability to work in a loud/noisy environment with parts that may be hot, cold, or wet.
Must pass all required physicals.
Maintain updated EHS training.
Strict adherence to PPE requirements and ergonomic principles.
Precision in operating forklifts and tuggers.

Responsibilities

Keep lines stocked with parts/containers and move metal coils, scrap, and finished goods to designated shipping areas.
Safely operate and position forklifts, tuggers, cranes, conveyors, and chutes.
Coordinate inventory levels and usage with the Shipping Scheduler and Material Coordinator.
Maintain accurate and legible record logs for all inbound and outbound movements.
Ensure all shipping scraps are properly ticketed and promptly removed from the work area.
Immediately report any malfunctioning dock doors, locks, or vehicle issues to Maintenance and the BTL.
Train new shipping operators and monitor team performance to meet production goals.
Obey all traffic warnings (flashing lights, walkways) and follow ECPL (Energy Control Power Lockout) procedures.
Complete safety checklists at the start of every shift and keep the shipping aisles/common areas free of debris.
Fill in for operators as required to keep the shipping process running and assist team members to ensure quality parts.