Warehouse Material Handler II

At Klein Tools, curiosity powers discovery, ownership inspires excellence, and urgency means we run towards opportunities. We deliver quality and innovation in everything we do, designing and launching hundreds of groundbreaking products each year. Join us and be part of a legacy built to last.

Perks for you include:
• Paid Vacations & Holidays
• Profit Sharing & Matching 401(k)
• Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, & Dental)
• Discounts on Klein Tools products
• Education and Professional Development Assistance

The Warehouse Material Handler II works under general supervision of the Department Supervisor to move products throughout the building from receipt of goods through shipment of customer orders based on business needs. This position is responsible for moving and staging products for shipment, loading and unloading trucks daily, and preparing the dock for incoming trucks.

• Load trucks with outgoing products for shipment by operating a Forklift or Pallet Jack.

• Unload trucks with incoming materials and move items to proper storage location.

• Sort and stage pallets in the shipping dock based on daily shipping schedule, then palletize and wrap them by using the Shrink Wrapper Machine prior to shipment.

• Verify the quantity and quality of material received and ensure bills of lading are correct.

• Maintain data within warehouse management computer systems regarding shipping and receiving of packages.

• Deliver materials to packaging by scanning order ticket, pulling materials from storage and moving materials to assigned packaging area by operating a Forklift.

• Prepare the dock for shipping including opening loading dock doors, ensuring dock lock is on, chocking tires, setting dock plate in place, and inspecting trailer.

• Replenish warehouse stock in assigned area by scanning order tickets and moving products to the assigned zone by operating a Pallet Jack, Forklift, or by hand.

• Pick large quantity orders for Distribution Center customers by operating RF Scanner to scan order ticket, pick boxes, place them on pallets, and move pallets by pallet jack or forklift to staging area in Shipping.

• May pick customer orders by operating RF Scanner to scan order tickets, pick product(s) in assigned zone and place them in boxes on a conveyor system.

• May pick specialized orders or kits as assigned by operating RF Scanner to scan order tickets, pick product(s) from various zones and place them in boxes on a conveyor system or on a pallet.

• Perform daily safety inspections of material handling equipment.

• Observe all safety guidelines and report safety concerns to management.

• Follow Six Sigma lean manufacturing standards to keep work area clean and safe from hazards.
• Experience operating swing reach truck and cherry picker preferred.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED with one (1) year of relevant work experience required. Three (3) years working in a distribution or manufacturing facility is preferred. Must be able to read, write, speak and understand basic English. Must possess knowledge in updating data and navigating through warehouse management systems and various vendor websites (UPS, Fed Ex, Home Depot, etc.). Experience with IMI Series (AS400) and Boss is preferred.

• Must be able to operate a Class II Order Picker and Class II Stand-Up Forklift , RF Scanner, and Pallet Jack. Ability to demonstrate basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division). Ability to demonstrate a high level of safety awareness. Ability to work independently and with others. Ability to demonstrate strong attention to detail. Must be able to effectively communicate with supervisors and co-workers. Ability to meet established deadlines. Ability to identify issues and see them through to resolution.

Physical Demand Requirements

Regularly required to stand, walk, bend, and lift; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; The employee is occasionally required to sit, reach above shoulders, climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

DISCLAIMER: This position may include exposure to radio frequencies that may be dangerous to individuals with a pacemaker, consult with your doctor.

Your main focus:
• Quality
• Customer Obsession
• Innovation
• Ownership
• Teamwork

Klein Tools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. For candidates with disabilities and needing assistance, please email us at View email address on click.appcast.io.