Material Handling Specialist

Warehouse AssociateType: Full-TimePay Rate: $21Shift: 5:00 am - 2:30 pm or 2:30 pm - 11:30 pmLocation: Trenton, NJPerks Archway Offers:Health, dental, vision benefitsLife, AD&D, short and long term disability insuranceGenerous paid time off (PTO)Recognition programs and service awards401 (k)Employee assistance program, including identity theft protection and travel assistanceEmployee discount programsResponsible for the accurate unloading, receiving, shipping, relocating, and storing of materials, utilizing a forklift or other power operated equipment.Key Responsibilities: • Safe and efficient operation of all power operated equipment that requires certification • Safe and efficient movement of Product. (Including loading and unloading trucks) • Accurately pick and pack items for shipment potentially with a forklift • Label and prepare items for shipment • Work with Inventory Control on correct product placement • Complete required paperwork and project time-tracking documentation • Maintain warehouse order to ensure pallet locations are kept available for incoming items • Ensure all items not required short term are restocked according to established procedures • Update Warehouse Management System with transaction • Performs daily safety checklist and standard battery charging procedure • Assist with contacting freight couriers to schedule pick-ups and deliveries • Assist in cycle counting and periodic inventories • Assist team members in meeting and exceeding customer expectations • Update supervisor and team lead on issues or concerns • Participate in process Improvement by communicating to supervisor and/or team lead • Maintain a clean, organized and safe work area • Support and maintain corporate quality, health and safety standards, processes, policies, practices, and work instructions. (ISO standards where applicable) • All other duties as assignedExperience using an Electric Pallet JackQualifications:• High School Diploma or GED preferred • Previous warehouse/manufacturing experience required • Forklift experience is required • Current forklift certification and/or ability to become certified within a 30-day period required • Basic math and reading skills • Must be able to read and understand written and verbal instructions • Ability to pay attention to detail to ensure accuracy • Ability to work in a team environment • Ability to lift/move up to 40 pounds solo and greater weights in a team-lift environment • Physical requirements include: lifting, carrying, bending, stretching, and standing for long periods of time, ability to handle heights