Material Handler 1 - Hours - 8:00am - 4:00pm. Mon-Fri

About the role

Stacking boxes and palletizing material. Candidates will be using pallet jacks and may eventually be trained and assigned to use a forklift/reach truck. This is a 3-month position based in Sumter, South Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Pallet/Case Picking: Processing customer orders including scanning bar codes, picking and labeling boxes, pick and pack orders, processing orders through RF technology.
• Maintains an acceptable work area as outlined in SOP and work instructions.
• Responsible for following Good Documentation Practices (GDP) as outlined in SOP.
• Complete all necessary RF device training to obtain the necessary profiles.
• Responsible for accuracy verification and shipment packaging.
• Pallet Build: Palletizing to include scanning, retrieving and placing completed orders on pallets; re-palletizing products for shipment.
• May be responsible for dock manifest duties which includes scanning completed pallets and running the shrink wrapper.
• May be required to transport pallets by walking MHE.
• Must follow all safety instructions to maintain safe working conditions and adhere to proper operating practices and procedures designed to prevent injuries and illnesses.
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned.
• Must adhere to attendance policies.
• Required to maintain current status in C2C training modules.
• Understand organizational quality goals.
• Associates are responsible for performing their job activities in a safe and reasonable manner and in accordance with safety requirements.
• Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse and conduct all activities in a manner that promotes a safe environment.
• All injuries, accidents, unsafe acts, hazards or conditions must be reported immediately.
• Report any suspicious persons or activity.
• Maintain a clean and professional image. To ensure the cleanliness of the facility, follow guidelines as outlined. The associate must maintain a clean, neat and orderly work area at all times.
• Become knowledgeable with the responsibilities of the other warehouse positions. Assist as required. Act as back up at times of absence or vacation.

Requirements

• High School diploma, GED or 1 year of relevant experience required.
• Experience with Walkie Ryder (motorized Pallet Jack) preferred.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks or projects.
• Ability to work in a fast paced distribution environment.
• Ability to read and interpret distribution documents.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision.
• May be required to operate MHE and use Voice/RF scanner.
• Ability to perform/operate in a metrics-driven environment.
• Basic analytical, organizational and prioritization skills.
• General distribution knowledge.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without accommodation.

Physical Demands

• While performing this job, the employee is regularly exposed to episodes of walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, balancing, crouching, reaching, pushing/pulling, grasping, twisting, lifting, frequent use of hand to finger, handle, feel, pick or type which can include repetitive motion of the wrists, hands or fingers.
• The associate may occasionally be required to climb.
• The job may require lifting up to 50lbs in some areas but not all.
• The position will almost always have exposure to work near moving mechanical equipment.

Pay & Schedule

• Pay: $16.50/hour
• Schedule: 8:00am – 4:00pm, Monday–Friday and possible Saturdays as requested