Material Handler / Package Handler

Starting Wage: $18.00 per hour

No Shift Work: First shift hours only

Standard Schedule: Monday-Friday with overtime as needed.

Low Premium Medical Benefit

Employee Recognition Programs

Job Summary

A Material Handler I manages the physical receipt, tallying, storage, and distribution of all materials (primarily raw materials and parts) throughout the facility. Use of industrial warehouse equipment, such as electric lifts, while loading, unloading and moving material is required. This position also sorts and maintains the flow of material, and verifies, through visual inspection, that the material is identified per the packing list. Daily equipment checks are also performed.

Essential Functions

Job Responsibilities

• Unload trucks by hand or with the use of manual and/or electric pallet jacks or heavy equipment.
• Operate and safely drive powered industrial trucks including driving test completion.
• Perform equipment safety checks.
• Organize and tally received shipments.
• Accurately record and report inventory received, damages, and discrepancies.
• Accurately maintain legible records and scanning for inventory.
• Create pick lists to facilitate picking of inventory.
• Pick and deliver parts from warehouse locations to the production lines.
• Read, comprehend, and follow SOP instructions.
• Ensure and follow safety requirements and standards.
• Keep the work area clean and orderly.
• Perform all duties in a manner that follows, demonstrates, and promotes Company's values.
• Report to work as scheduled, on time, and able to work entire work schedule.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability

• Ability to safely operate or become trained on warehouse equipment such as electric tuggers and order pickers.
• Ability to safely operate hand equipment such as manual pallet jack.
• Skill and ability to follow and perform Company's safe lifting procedures.
• Possess effective written and oral communication skills.
• Basic math skills for inventory related tasks.
• Ability to prioritize workload and follow instructions.
• Ability to multitask.
• Basic level skills using computer applications (email, enterprise software).
• Adaptable and responsive to changing business needs.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to observe and identify details.
• Ability to work extended hours as scheduled, including weekends.

Physical Demands

• Frequent wrist manipulation, walking, and standing.
• Frequent bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and twisting.
• Frequently perform medium work with independent lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Occasionally perform heavy work with team lifting up to 75 pounds.
• Perform continuous active lifting for the majority of the shift.
• Manual dexterity to move and lift product and packages.
• Manual dexterity to type and operate office and warehouse equipment frequently.
• Must be able to complete all physical requirements to perform essential functions.

Qualifications

Experience

• Required:
  1. Experience and proven ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment.
• Preferred:
  1. Experience working in a manufacturing and/or warehouse environment.
  2. Prior experience safely operating warehouse equipment.
  3. Experience with receiving and inventory procedures.
  4. Kanban/Lean knowledge and experience.
  5. Hand scanner/computer system experience beneficial.
  6. Basic level experience with Microsoft Office programs (email) and other enterprise software.

Working Environment

• Standard working conditions include a temperature-controlled manufacturing environment.
• Hot and cold outdoor temperature conditions while unloading trailers.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the associate for this position. Duties, activities, and responsibilities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Associate must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Ki Mobility is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.