Amerex - 1st Shift Customer Order Processor

About the role

Amerex, a global leader in fire suppression products, seeks a Customer Order Processor to reconcile incoming and outgoing materials and move finished goods and materials within the plant. The role involves documenting transactions, loading/unloading trucks, and maintaining inventory in accordance with established procedures.

Responsibilities

• Move freight, stock, or other materials to and from storage, production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, ships, or containers by hand or using equipment such as trucks or tractors.
• Sort cargo before loading and unloading and attach identifying tags or mark containers with identifying information.
• Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments, material, or equipment needs.
• Record numbers of units handled or moved using daily production sheets or work tickets.
• Maintain equipment storage areas to ensure inventory protection.
• Pack containers and re-pack damaged containers.
• Carry tools or supplies from storage or trucks and return them after use.
• Move materials, equipment, or supplies; sort materials or objects for processing or transport.
• Load shipments, belongings, or materials; mark materials or objects for identification.
• Receive information or instructions for performing work assignments and review work orders or schedules to determine operations or procedures.
• Record operational or production data; secure cargo; position material handling equipment.
• Operate moving or lifting equipment; monitor cargo area conditions; clean facilities or work areas.
• Package materials or products; connect cables or electrical lines; shovel materials.
• Set up material handling gear or equipment and packaging; maintain material moving equipment in good working condition.
• Operate packing or other material processing equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; proficiency in written and verbal communication; good spelling and grammar.
• High degree of attention to detail; demonstrates accuracy and self-directed work.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Experience with inventory tracking software desired.
• Experience with data entry software and handheld computer device software.
• Must be able to pass the Forklift Certification process.

Working Conditions

This position may involve potential exposure to hazardous materials and environmental changes (heat/cold). The employee must be able to work under stress occasioned by production requirements, personnel, and the needs of other departments, utilizing proper body mechanics.

Physical Requirements

The physical activities required for this job include considerable use of arms and legs and moving the whole body, including climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, standing, stooping, and handling tools and materials. The employee must regularly lift and move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Exerting up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force to frequently lift, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may include walking and standing for brief periods. Work will involve frequent lifting of materials and product up to 50 lbs. The employee will be occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, and walk.