Material Handler - 1st Shift

1st shift position in our Jackson, MI - Amerhart facility.

About the role

Perform all duties associated with shipping, receiving, and stocking warehouse material. As a member of the Operations team, you will help others when the workload demands, treat teammates with respect and care, and perform work in a safe manner according to safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Unload common carrier trucks and railroad cars and replenish product in the designated warehouse location.
• Pick orders using a forklift until the order is completely filled.
• Report any problems such as shortages or damaged material.
• Inquire with sales team member when orders cannot be shipped as ordered and make changes as directed by sales.
• Use handheld scanner when receiving product, picking orders, loading trucks, and cycle counting in accordance with Warehouse Management System (WMS) processes.
• Collaborate with Warehouse Management System (WMS) Coordinator on questions and updates.
• Band, wrap, and prepare material for safe shipping.
• Arrange orders on trucks according to safe weight distribution practices.
• Follow safety procedures and policies when performing warehouse duties.
• Fill orders for incoming customers.
• Perform routine maintenance work such as cleaning warehouses/yard.
• Inspect the forklift prior to daily operation to avoid equipment problems and malfunctions in accordance with OSHA regulations.
• Cross train and back-up others in the warehouse.

Skills

• Strong initiative, self-starter with a continuous-improvement mindset.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a cross-functional team environment.
• Working knowledge and techniques associated with organizing and setting priorities.

Requirements

• High School Diploma.
• 1-2 years warehouse experience required; some experience in a distributorship preferred.
• Neat and clean appearance.
• Proven ability to work as a member of a team.

Schedule

1st shift hours are from 7:30 AM CST until work is finished for the day, Monday through Friday.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision (effective the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment).
• Company-Paid Life Insurance & Disability.
• 401(k) with Company Match.
• Company-Paid Time Off.
• Paid Holidays & Floating Holidays.
• Additional perks and community service initiatives.