Overview:
The Material Handler locates and loads by hand and with non-motorized equipment customer product onto/from pallets, trays racks and shelves; counts, weighs and records number of units of materials handled; completes specialized order processing for loading by stenciling, shrink wrapping, labeling and consolidating as required on order; prepares trailers prior to loading product by inspecting and cleaning as needed to ensure product preservation; assists in building and grounds maintenance; assists in physical inventories.
Responsibilities:
This position is responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
Pulling Orders
- Accurately locate and load, by hand and with non motorized equipment, customer product onto/from pallets, trays, racks and shelves according to established procedures and safety regulations.
- Count, weigh and record number of units of materials handled on daily production sheet.
- Complete specialized order processing for loading by stenciling, shrink wrapping, labeling and consolidating as required on order.
Loading & Unloading
- Remove samples of materials, label with identifying information and take them to a laboratory for analysis before loading.
- Load picked orders according to specifications and sequence on the customer-generated Loading Diagram or instructions, completing appropriate paperwork including Bill of Lading, Pick Report, Trailer Audit and Lot Verification.
- Unload, move, stack and stage customer products and materials by hand and with non motorized equipment, keeping appropriate records and reports.
Operating & Maintenance - Equipment and Grounds
- Daily inspect, repair, or make adjustments before operating tow-motor vehicles, following safety and maintenance instructions.
- Prepare trailers prior to loading product by inspecting and cleaning as needed to ensure product preservation.
- Assists in building and grounds maintenance to ensure that the facility is maintained in a clean, neat, safe and orderly manner.
Reports
- Complete activity and statistical reports as assigned by supervisor.
- Assist in physical inventories, ensuring facility and contents are secure.
Miscellaneous
- Provide other services such as housekeeping activities, assembling crates to contain products and/or moving loose materials to containers as directed by supervisor.
- Participates in all Safety and 5S requirements
Key Results:
- Apply the APL Logistics Continuous Improvement (ACI) Model for operational efficiency to improve business process, increase proficiency and increase efficiency through waste elimination.
- Apply the 5S Lean methodology to sustain a safe, clean and orderly facility.
- Position requires the incumbent’s performance to meet and occasionally exceed standards as set by the company for safety, food safety, sanitation, quality, productivity and customer services.
Qualifications:
- 1-2 years warehouse or related work experience
- Ability to read and comprehend basic instructions, to interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedures
- Ability to operate non-motorized equipment, conveyor systems, Warehouse Management Systems, Packing material systems
- Ability to write legibly
- Must have basic math skills
- Must have attention to detail
- Ability to communicate in a professional and positive manner
- Language skills - English
- Must be a Team Player
Additional Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Knowledge of distribution and warehousing preferred
- Teamwork — showing a commitment to teamwork and collaboration.
- Respect — extending dignity and respect to all people.
- Integrity — fostering trust and a positive work environment.
- Innovation — bringing creativity to the workplace.
- Customer Focus — achieving Company, department, and personal goals through a strong customer focus.
The hourly wage for this position is $17.48.
Candidates are eligible for the following benefits:
• PTO
• 6 days sick time
• 8 paid holidays
• 1 paid "Personal Holiday"
• Company Bonus Plan
• 401(K) SAVE Plan
• Annual Fixed Contribution
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life & Disability coverage
• Voluntary Benefits
• Accident/Critical Illness/Hospital Indemnity Benefits
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer funding and wellness incentives
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Referral Program
