Material Handler (1st Shift) - Willoughby OH

Material Handler

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

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 $19.00

Candidates are eligible for the following benefits:

• Vacation
• 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

Job Info

• Job Identification 4592
• Job Category Operations
• Locations 38585 Jet Center Place, Willoughby, OH, 44094, US (On-site)