Material Handling Specialist

Material Handler-MBZLocation: Dublin, GA, US, 31021Our company culture is built upon YKK's philosophy called the CYCLE OF GOODNESS™. We believe that providing value and being fair to our customers and our employees is what makes us a successful company in return. Guided by our core values and fundamental behaviors, we strive to foster a caring company, committed employees and challenging work that benefits our employees, customers, and communities. We offer competitive compensation packages, training and advancement opportunities. YKK AP America provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package designed to provide the security they need to enjoy life at home and at work. By providing a high level of benefit coverage at a reasonable cost to the employee, we hope to foster a long and productive employment relationship.Summary: The purpose of this position is to carry out assigned duties, primarily focused on material handling within the MBZ department but support all departmental needs as business demands require.Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:Deliver materials systematically and physically to various locations within the plant in a timely manner.Ability to read, understand, and execute daily pick lists.Counts and examines items for conformance to company specifications.Verify accuracy of inventory by count, location and item.Must be able to operate handheld scanners or tablets and perform all required transactions.Must be able to operate a side loader.Unloads & examines incoming shipments, rejects damaged items, records shortages & corresponds with the profile group to rectify damages & shortages.Loads and unloads materials onto or from profile pallets by hand.Communicate effectively with fellow employees.Job requires constant lifting in excess 20 pounds. Job requires stooping, bending & kneeling. Employees must be able to stand for a minimum of twelve (12) hours. Operate a stand up side loader to move materials from storage or work sites to designated areas.At YKK AP America Inc., pay is only part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The hourly pay range for this position ranges from $17.88 -$21.35, depending on experience, skills, and qualifications.Education/Experience: High School diploma/GED (minimum) Ability to recognize similarities and differences between profiles Ability to add & subtract, multiply, divide. Knowledge of inventory procedures and transactions Ability to carry out detailed written or oral instructions Be vigilant about safety Quality - conscious, oriented to excellence Travel Requirements: The travel required for this position is 1%.Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. An individual may be required to wear appropriate safety protective equipment at the proper times and in the proper environments as outlined by safety program rules. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather), fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outdoor weather conditions and vibration.