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About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D., and a minimum of three years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certified license for powered material handling equipment.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals, and to present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the public.
• Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts, including fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions; perform arithmetic with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals; compute rates and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to follow written, oral, or diagrammed instructions; define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and solve practical problems in situations with limited standardization.
• Ability to learn and effectively use software applications such as move management, timekeeping, HRIS, and other systems used for job duties.
• Ability to use an RF scanner and prioritize, reprioritize, multitask, and organize workflow to meet deadlines and manage daily responsibilities.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted, carry and climb a ladder, and stand or walk for extended periods, including at least two hours straight four times in an eight-hour day.
• Ability to frequently twist, stoop, squat, reach above shoulder level, crouch, and use hands and feet simultaneously and repetitively.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to reach and handle items, work with fingers, and perceive attributes of objects and materials.
• Visual abilities including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

• Operate powered material handling equipment safely and efficiently, following prescribed work methods and OSHA standards, and perform daily inspections and maintenance.
• Load, unload, move, stack, and stage products and materials using powered MHE and appropriate lifting devices.
• Unload inbound shipments safely and move products to storage locations.
• Stack and store merchandise in appropriate areas.
• Pull and prepare products for shipment, confirming the correct quantity and type are loaded and shipped.
• Move products from staging or storage areas into rail cars, trailers, or containers.
• Verify inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage.
• Pick and pack orders, assemble products in less than full-case lots, perform light mechanical or electrical assembly, and handle record storage.
• Label, sort, wrap, pack, and repack products as needed.
• Maintain appropriate records and reports to support inventory control and security.
• Assist with physical inventories and ensure proper stock rotation.
• Carry out customers’ special requests and investigate problems or discrepancies.
• Coordinate as necessary with other departments and functions.
• Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area.
• Comply with safety policies, practices, and procedures, and report unsafe activities to a supervisor.
• Participate in team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals and provide leadership by example and sharing knowledge or skills.
• When applicable, supervise the training, development, appraisal, and work assignments of Material Handlers and/or temporary personnel.

Benefits

• Competitive wage
• Comprehensive benefits package
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid company holidays
• Tuition reimbursement plan