Material Handler- Shipping

Job Description

Job Description

At Muncie Power, our products play a critical role in our society by powering the vehicles that develop key infrastructure, putting out dangerous fires, fixing the power lines that power our homes, and hauling away our garbage. 

Every team member at Muncie Power understands how important the success of our customers is to their communities. And that inherent value is carried throughout each team to ensure we’re providing the best for our customers.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

The focus of this job will be on packaging materials and preparing products for prompt shipment on an accurate and timely basis.

• Prepare merchandise for shipment by labeling, packaging, preparing records of goods shipped, and posting weights
• Verify shipments are correct
• Verify material received from warehouse and assembly cells  
• Communicate discrepancies 
• Assure that shipping documents are processed properly
• Perform light clerical duties
• Operate forklift, pallet jack, and other material handling equipment
• Maintain stock in an orderly and safe manner
• Keep the work area clean
• Responsible for prioritizing outgoing shipments
• Responsible for inventory control
• Reject damaged goods and follow company procedures for returns
• Lift and move heavy objects
• Communicate to crew leaders or assistant distribution manager any problems
• Load and unload trucks
• Wrap and strap pallets
• Perform other duties as assigned by crew leaders or assistant distribution manager  

YOUR EXPERIENCES & SKILLS

• Formally trained in the principles and methodology of Lean Enterprise, one (1) year experience is preferred
• Previous shipping & receiving experience in a manufacturing facility is preferred
• Previous hand scanner experience
• A persuasive speaker to both peers and superiors—has natural charisma
• Must have legible handwriting
• Flexibility to effectively adapt to changing conditions and job assignments
• Ability to work well with others
• Ability to interpret written instructions and specifications
• Good mathematical aptitude
• Basic product knowledge
• Knowledge of company policies, procedures, and routines related to customer deliveries
• Must be able to attain and maintain a forklift license
• Excellent communication skills; verbal and written

BENEFITS

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, and zero card
• Life, death, dismemberment, and dependent insurances
• Prescription drug programs
• Telehealth 
• Short-term and long-term disability, and flexible leaves of absence
• Employee assistance programs
• 401k (match 50% on the first 6% of deferred compensation) and flexible spending plans
• 3 weeks of paid time off 
• 9 paid holidays
• Wellness and Engagement

LOCATION: Tulsa, OK

DEPARTMENT: Distribution

WORK ENVIRONMENT:   Manufacturing/Warehouse

REPORTS TO: Assistant Distribution Manager

SHIFT TYPE: Monday–Friday (5-8s), with the flexibility to work overtime when needed. 

WORKPLACE ARRANGEMENT: On-site

SUPERVISES: No 

SALARY GRADE: 11

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

Safety Notice

This position is considered a safety-sensitive position due to "the operation of a motor vehicle, other vehicles (forklift), equipment, machinery or power tools or the repairing, maintaining or monitoring the performance or operation of any equipment, machinery or manufacturing process, the malfunction or disruption of which could result in injury or property damage.”

This description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

Muncie Power Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer.