Material Handler, GWA

Material Handler, GWA

Lower Nazareth, Nearest Major Market: Allentown

The General Warehouse Associate is responsible for picking, scanning, labeling, moving, staging, replenishing, and stacking product. This individual is also responsible for counting and inspecting product and notifying leadership when there are damages or discrepancies. These Associates are accountable for the safe and efficient operation of all equipment and will be expected to perform all duties as assigned. As part of the DSV team, Associates are expected to meet company objectives in the areas of performance, safety, and quality. Associates are expected to comply with all corporate and site-specific policies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Picking Responsibilities: The picking functions include, but are not limited to, using a pallet jack to accurately pick orders to fulfill client demands. Associates must efficiently and accurately pick products and stage in the appropriate areas. Associates will stack, package, band, shrink wrap and label products as determined by client requirements. All picking functions will be processed as defined by the Standard Operating Procedures.
• Quality Control Responsibilities: The quality control functions include, but are not limited to, using the appropriate documentation to ensure that all products and orders are received, handled and shipped correctly. Associates will verify that products and/or orders meet quality standards, including reporting any damages or discrepancies. Associates will stack, package, shrink wrap, and label products. All quality control functions will be processed as defined by the Standard Operating Procedures.
• Safety, Housekeeping, and Compliance: All Associates are responsible for executing all safety protocols and will accomplish all job tasks in a manner that promotes safety. Associates are responsible for the cleanliness and orderliness of the facility and are required to maintain a clean, neat, orderly work area and assist in security of the warehouse. Associates will comply with all Standard Operating Procedures, corporate and site-specific policies, safety rules, and OSHA/SDS Standards.
• Equipment Operation: In performing assigned duties, the equipment used can include, but is not limited to, a pallet jack. Associates are responsible for the upkeep of equipment and reporting of equipment problems. Associates will operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner and follow prescribed work methods.
• Maintenance: Perform or assist in building, grounds and equipment maintenance as assigned.

Other Duties: Work overtime as dictated by business whether mandatory or voluntary. Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Education and/or Experience: Must have a high school diploma or general education degree (GED). Must be able to work in unregulated temperatures within the warehouse during the warmer and colder months can range from mild to moderate.
• Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Computer Skills None Language Skills English (reading, writing, verbal) Mathematical Skills Basic to intermediate level to verify quantities of product, count inventory, or perform other duties associated with handling, storing, and distributing client products. Other Strong attention to detail accuracy and accomplish job task in a timely manner. Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision or guidance.

Preferred Qualifications: 6 months experience working in a warehouse/logistics/distribution environment Current or prior MHE certification

Physical Demands: Occasionally Handling/Fingering, Sitting Frequently Bending Constantly Walking and Standing Ability to Lift/Carry and Push/Pull 21-50 pounds Reach above shoulder, reach outward, squat, or kneel.

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee rarely is exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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