Material Handling Specialist

Material Handler

Material Handlers are responsible for efficiently and accurately receiving product and shipping orders, ensuring they are processed, put away, picked, and shipped in a timely and secure manner. This position requires use of our internal warehouse systems and various warehouse equipment, which may include Powered Industrial Trucks. You will be expected to work at a fast pace, be attentive to detail, willing to work hard with a good attitude, and be able to embrace change. You will be using a number of different body mechanics including, but not limited to, bending, lifting, pushing and pulling. Cross-training opportunities may be required. We offer on-site training and mentoring for all positions.

Order Picker

• Drive an order picker to assigned bins, identifying proper items and quantities for all orders
• Walk to assigned bins, identifying proper items and quantities for all orders
• Ensure that all orders are picked properly in a timely manner with strong attention to detail
• Use a scanner to verify and identify products and then load products onto a conveyor belt

Order Prepper

• Identify correct pallet size and downsize packaging to minimize shipping costs without sacrificing product quality and ensure that the product will be delivered without damage
• Prepare pallets for shipment by making sure the order is properly stacked, wrapped, and protected in transit.
• Operate wrap machines and adjust settings based on pallet size and weight, using different wrapping techniques to make sure order is secured
• Label orders with appropriate stickers

Container Unloader

• Unload containers in a timely fashion, within required limitations set by drivers and the company
• Confirm item numbers and quantity of orders with high level to detail
• Receive and stock inventory to fulfill orders as they are processed to ensure a high level of speed and accuracy

Truck Loader

• Accurately identify carrier based off label on package
• Move palletized product from non-con and fast track taping areas to load onto proper designated trucks if needed
• Efficiently stack packages into correct trailer based on carrier in an interlocking pattern
• Lock out incoming trailers and unlock outgoing trailers

All Positions

• Operate warehouse equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, scanners, and computers, following all established protocols and promoting safe working standards
• Meet all expected performance standards regarding efficiency, accuracy and quality of work
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment by following all safety guidelines and reporting any hazards to the appropriate leadership
• Work closely with team members and leadership to meet daily, weekly, and monthly departmental goals
• Abide by all company and warehouse policies
• Flex into other positions and departments and undertake additional duties as necessary to support the overall operation

Wage

Starting Wage is $24.00/hr, with the potential raise every 6 months of up to $0.88.