Material Hander

NXTPoint Logistics provides a complete range of end-to-end supply chain solutions spanning distribution, warehousing, fulfillment, managed logistics, transportation, and final mile delivery. It leverages broad 3PL capabilities, market-leading technology, and deep vertical industry expertise to help clients reach greater efficiency, service, and profitability. With over 30 owned facilities, more than 3.5 million square feet of warehouse space, and an extensive partner network, NXTPoint Logistics combines the capabilities of a large 3PL with flexibility and responsiveness.

About the Role

This position is responsible for accurate receiving, storing, shipping, repackaging, and palletizing of product to meet company standards of sanitation, safety, security, and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Pick and pack (order picking and/or assembly of products in less than full case lots).
• Perform light assembly (mechanical or electrical component parts or sub-assemblies using hand tools).
• Record storage and repack or re-box cases per customer instructions.
• Repair and recoup damaged goods as required.
• Count all product, compare to manifest, and check shipments for damage, infestation, and production code dates.
• Report shortages, damages, and miss-shipments on appropriate forms.
• Sign for inbound shipments when necessary.
• Unload inbound shipments safely and move product to storage locations.
• Efficiently stack and store merchandise.
• Ensure correct number and type of product is picked; verify outgoing shipments for completeness and accuracy.
• Transport orders to shipping locations or delivery platforms using material handling equipment.
• Stencil, tag, or mark orders as required.
• Perform labeling, sorting, wrapping, packing, and repacking as needed.
• Accept signatures for outbound shipments as necessary.
• Efficiently move product into trailers, rail cars, or containers.
• Assist in physical inventories and cycle counts; ensure proper stock rotation.
• Operate shrink-wrap machine.
• Charge forklift battery/gas tanks as needed; repair pallets; clean railcars, trailers, and truck bays as requested.
• Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D.; or one to three months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence and present information in one-on-one or small group settings.
• Basic mathematical skills: add/subtract two-digit numbers, multiply/divide by 10s and 100s, and perform operations using American units of money, weight, volume, and distance.
• Ability to apply common sense to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions and deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to learn and use software applications such as move management, timekeeping, HRIS, and RF scanners.
• Prioritize tasks and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Physical Demands

• Stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel over 2/3 of the time.
• Sit 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
• Reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl over 2/3 of the time.
• Talk or hear over 2/3 of the time.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Capable of standing and walking for extended periods (at least 2 hours straight, four times in an 8-hour day).
• Frequently twist, stoop, squat, reach above shoulder level, and crouch.
• Use hands and feet simultaneously and for repetitive movements.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, work with fingers, and perceive object attributes.

Special vision requirements: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions

• Outdoor and indoor shop environment with adequate ventilation.
• Exposure to vibration, improperly illuminated or awkward work spaces, and working above ground level with risk of falling.
• Frequent lifting and carrying of items; loud noises typical of a warehouse setting.