ABE Material Handler

Material Handler

The Affirmative Business Enterprise (ABE) Material Handler supports safe, accurate, and timely warehouse and production operations. Working under the direction of ABE supervisors and managers, this position coordinates material movement, shipping and receiving, deliveries, counting-scale activities, and forklift operations; models professional workplace practices; and provides day-to-day guidance to associates and interns.

Essential Responsibilities and Performance Standards:

• Deliver Excellent Customer Service.
• Build positive customer relationships through courteous, proactive communication.
• Prepare, receive, verify, and route shipments using carriers such as FedEx, UPS, USPS, DHL, and Amazon.

• Support Intern and Associate Development.
• Model professional workplace behavior and build respectful working relationships.
• Coach and mentor associates and interns, within the scope of the role, support their vocational development.
• Work effectively and respectfully with individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment.
• Protect participant and employee confidentiality and refer concerns to the appropriate supervisor.

• Ensure Safe and Efficient Operations.
• Maintain a clean, orderly department and participate in facility safety and equipment maintenance activities, as requested.
• Participate in drills, departmental meetings, and department safety meetings.
• Set up and break down production jobs at the beginning and end of each assignment.

• Operate Forklift and Manage Shipping/Receiving.
• Operate forklifts safely and in accordance with training, site procedures, and applicable safety requirements.
• Complete daily forklift inspections and submit required documentation weekly.
• Coordinate loading, unloading, shipping, receiving, and material movement to meet production and customer needs.
• Assist qualified personnel with forklift training activities as assigned.

• Communicate Clearly and Proactively.
• Share operational updates, safety concerns, and customer issues with management as soon as practicable.
• Recommend practical improvements to programs, policies, workflow, and safety practices.
• Provide operational coverage during staff absences as assigned.
• Perform other related duties consistent with the position's purpose and qualifications.

Required Qualifications:

• Basic math skills for counting, setting up and operating counting scales, and completing related production tasks.
• Ability to communicate clearly, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to changing team needs.
• Ability to obtain and maintain forklift certification; WE Inc. can provide training if needed.
• Valid driver's license.
• Reading-comprehension skills at or above a fifth-grade level.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Production or warehouse experience.
• Previous forklift-operating experience or current forklift certification.
• Experience supporting individuals with disabilities or other barriers to employment.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions:

• Frequently stand, bend, and reach while performing warehouse and production duties.
• Lift and move materials weighing up to 100 pounds, using available assistance or material handling equipment when appropriate.
• Regularly enter and exit truck cabs and beds and load and unload box trucks.
• Use the manual dexterity necessary to operate calculators, scales, computers, and warehouse equipment.
• Work professionally in a warehouse environment that may include noise, moving equipment, changing priorities, and time-sensitive demands.
• Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions of the position.

Work Schedule: Available part-time shifts are 7:30 AM 11:30 AM and 11:30 AM 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Employees will be assigned a shift based on operational needs and availability; schedules may change with advance notice when practicable.

Pay Range: $8.50$10.00 per hour. Benefits: WE Inc. offers unemployment and social security benefits.