Material Handler - 1st Shift

About the role

Amerhart, an SBP brand, is hiring for a 1st shift Material Handler position in their Jackson, MI - Amerhart facility. The primary responsibility is to perform all duties associated with shipping, receiving, and stocking warehouse material. This role requires collaboration with the Operations team, including helping others, treating teammates with respect, and ensuring safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Unload common carrier trucks and railroad cars and replenish product in the designated location in the warehouse.
• Pick orders using a forklift until the order is completely filled.
• Report any problems such as shortages or damaged material, etc.
• Inquire with sales team members 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.
• Fulfill miscellaneous functions such as filling orders for incoming customers, performing routine maintenance work, inspecting forklifts, and cross-training and backing up others in the warehouse.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• 1-2 years warehouse experience, preferably in a distributorship
• Neat and clean appearance
• Proven ability to work as a member of a team

Personal Attributes and 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

Benefits

Full-time benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision coverage starting on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment; Company-paid Life Insurance & Disability; 401(k) with Company match; and Paid Time Off, Holidays & Floating Holidays. Additional perks may apply.

Serving Our Communities

We are committed to using our influence to have a uniquely positive impact on the people we touch. Through our initiatives, we encourage and incentivize our employees to aid fellow employees in need and better serve our communities and the people we directly influence.

About Specialty Building Products (SBP)

SBP is the leading distributor of specialty building products in North America. Operating under the brands U.S. LUMBER, Alexandria Moulding, REEB Millwork, DW Distribution, Millwork Sales, and Amerhart, SBP serves 45 states in the U.S. and 8 provinces in Canada from over 40 locations. We are a people-first organization, built upon strong culture and standards for success. We value your perspective and want to learn more about you with a commitment to laying the foundation for a successful career with us.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Specialty Building Products is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to not discriminate in hiring and employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, military status, genetic information, or other protected class status in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.