Warehouse Material Handler Associate

Is God calling you to ministry? For over 70 years, The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) has proclaimed the Gospel through its various ministries. Whether you work at our headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina, the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, North Carolina, the Billy Graham Training Center at the Cove (BGTC) in Asheville, North Carolina, Blue Ridge Broadcasting (BRB) in Asheville, North Carolina or a field office abroad, you are part of a team of committed Christians working together to reach people to the ends of the earth with the Gospel. Department Detail – Distribution Services Department Detail – Distribution Services is located on the campus of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association headquarters and occupies approximately 15,000 sq.ft. in a fast‑paced production and mail handling environment serving all ministry areas of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. BGEA Distribution Services provides multifaceted printing, mailing and order fulfillment services. Responsibilities also include shipping and receiving of materials, controlling larger quantities of inventory while supporting multiple ministry platforms as they proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ…Always Good News. Job Summary The Warehouse Material Handler is responsible to support receiving of materials and products, maintaining an accurate inventory database, generating reports and conducting periodic inventory cycle counts. This position will coordinate deliveries to employees and ministry departments, as needed. It is also responsible for daily oversight and year‑end inventory reconciliation. Ministry Requirements Maintains a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ Faithfully upholds BGEA in prayer Participates in daily BGEA staff devotions including Bible reading, and leading group prayer as schedule permits Demonstrates behavior aligned with BGEA’s Mission Statement, Statement of Faith, Hallmarks, policies, and expectations Effectively represents Jesus Christ to those within both personal and professional spheres of influence Essential Duties and Responsibilities Accept incoming shipments upon arrival at dock, remove merchandise and move it to appropriate area of warehouse. Log shipments, complete and forward paperwork in a timely manner and file paperwork as assigned Load, unload and move products and materials, manually or using material‑handling equipment Perform related duties such as counting, weighing, sorting, packing and unpacking various products and materials Open containers, verifying received orders, assist in the filling of orders, assist in taking inventory, and weighing and checking various items Navigate and receive materials in Sylogist. Look up Purchase Order numbers and Item numbers to determine their proper warehouse and bin locations Deliver mail to the post office following all USPS check‑in procedures Print and coordinate postal reports, matching the reports with the materials prepared for delivery to the U.S. Post Office Maintain clear, continuous communication with the Warehouse and Events Supervisor Marginal Duties and Responsibilities Complete shipping documentation for domestic and foreign shipments Responsible to make cardboard and paper bales Minor maintenance for material handling equipment including forklift batteries, electric and non‑electric pallet jacks, and WAVE equipment Cross‑train to process sales order requests and track open purchase orders, using BGEA Internal Inventory System, (Sylogist) Inspect all delivered items for shipping damages, counting the box contents, in preparation to enter into BGEA Internal Inventory System, (Sylogist) Cross‑train to enter all inventory material into the BGEA Internal Inventory System, Sylogist, creating a document name, using the specified guidelines Verify incoming shipments according to purchase orders and update documents, based on quantity, quality, etc. Enter parcel delivery information in receiving‑log database to ensure timely payment of invoices Reconcile packing lists for returning merchandise from event locations Maintain delivery log, ensuring timely delivery of items to end users, obtaining end users confirmation of receipt Other duties as assigned Job Specifications Skills and Knowledge High school diploma or GED required Ability to proficiently and accurately follow all Distribution Services and appropriate USPS procedures Proficient in Receiving and Shipping processes Good aptitude with numbers Experience with or capacity to acquire a thorough understanding of BGEA’s financial systems, Microsoft Dynamics NAV and Datahaven Prior experience working in a production environment recommended Ability to clearly communicate with others from all departments and ministries, handling frequent interruptions Experience with or capacity to thoroughly utilize Microsoft Office suite, with particular strength in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc. Experience with or capacity to thoroughly utilize all necessary mail processing equipment Ability to relate to people well, being approachable, as well as have the ability to manage administrative tasks simultaneously Physical/Mental Demands Standing/kneeling for extended periods Ability to routinely lift up to 70 pounds Ability to work independently and as part of a team while demonstrating flexibility when priorities change Ability to work efficiently and productively under deadline Ability to concentrate on details, be thorough and accurate Ability to problem solve and find necessary solutions when problems arise Working Conditions Work is typically performed in a warehouse environment with loading docks and material handling equipment Work in an area with moderate noise level Use of material handling equipment required: forklifts, pallet jacks, carts, dollies and hand trucks Overtime may be required, as needed Benefits Summary Associate or Seasonal employees may work up to 19 hours a week (not to exceed 1000 hours a year) and are not eligible for any benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr