Material Handler Logistics

The Materials Handler is mainly accountable for safely unloading import containers without material handling equipment. This position is responsible for working jointly with team members to down stack floor loaded inventory from containers. Employees must work in a safe manner following all outlined safety policies, maintain good housekeeping, and must follow all environmental policies and work instructions.

Position Responsibilities may include:

Selecting the appropriate pallet for the product being received

Follow unloading procedures, and instructions from the supervisor or lead

Maintains a clean, safe, and organized work environment

Perform other duties assigned by management

Nature & Scope:

Works with well-defined instructions

Uses established procedures and works under supervision to perform assigned tasks

Work is closely supervised

Knowledge & Skills:

Ability to safely unload import product and work jointly with other team members

Ability to focus and have a strong attention to details

Effective organization skills and time management skills

Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions in English.

Effective communication skills

Ability to work with limited supervision and be productive

Ability to establish positive work relationships

Good eye/hand coordination with good flexibility

Ability to move quickly and safely to meet timelines while ensuring quality standards are being met

Ability to apply good judgement, strong work ethics and integrity on the job.

Experience:

0-2 plus years of experience in a manufacturing environment

Education/Certification:

High School diploma or GED Equivalent

On the job training (The training is provided to general laborers so they can learn how to perform their basic job functions up to company standards. The training period lasts 1-2 weeks in most cases. During training, Materials Handlers must be monitored by supervisors and floor leads until they confirm these tasks are being carried out properly

People Management: No

Physical Requirements / Work Environment:

Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation

High volume DC warehouse environment with forklift traffic.

Non climate controlled environment so must be able to work in in warm and cool conditions

Requires ability to stand for long periods up to 8 to 10 hrs.

Repetitive movement, good eye/hand coordination, and good flexibility

Job may require standing (up to 90%), walking (up to 10%), stooping or bending, reaching, twisting and turning.

May be required to lift, carry, and/or move up to 50lbs.

Reports To:

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

The Company provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of a persons race, color, religion (including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, uniform service member or veteran status, ancestry, disability, physical or mental disability (including HIV/AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, request for protected leave, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age (over 40), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will comply with all federal and state regulations and statutes pertaining to individuals with disabilities.