Material Handler (2nd Shift) - Lewisville TX

About the role

APL Logistics provides innovative, global supply-chain solutions across Automotive, Consumer, Industrial and Retail markets. The Material Handler plays a key role in order management, distribution, and fulfillment by locating, loading, and processing customer product while maintaining facility standards.

Responsibilities

• Pulling Orders
  • Accurately locate and load, by hand and with non-motorized equipment, customer product onto/from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves according to established procedures and safety regulations.
  • Count, weigh, and record the number of units of materials handled on daily production sheets.
  • Complete specialized order processing for loading by stenciling, shrink wrapping, labeling, and consolidating as required on the order.
• Loading & Unloading
  • Remove samples of materials, label with identifying information, and take them to a laboratory for analysis before loading.
  • Load picked orders according to specifications and sequence on the customer-generated Loading Diagram or instructions, completing appropriate paperwork including Bill of Lading, Pick Report, Trailer Audit, and Lot Verification.
  • Unload, move, stack, and stage customer products and materials by hand and with non-motorized equipment, keeping appropriate records and reports.
• Operating & Maintenance - Equipment and Grounds
  • Daily inspect, repair, or make adjustments before operating tow-motor vehicles, following safety and maintenance instructions.
  • Prepare trailers prior to loading product by inspecting and cleaning as needed to ensure product preservation.
  • Assist in building and grounds maintenance to ensure the facility is maintained in a clean, neat, safe, and orderly manner.
• Reports
  • Complete activity and statistical reports as assigned by supervisor.
  • Assist in physical inventories, ensuring facility and contents are secure.
• Miscellaneous
  • Provide other services such as housekeeping activities, assembling crates to contain products, and/or moving loose materials to containers as directed by supervisor.
  • Participate in all Safety and 5S requirements.
• Key Results
  • Apply the APL Logistics Continuous Improvement (ACI) Model for operational efficiency to improve business processes, increase proficiency, and eliminate waste.
  • Apply the 5S Lean methodology to sustain a safe, clean, and orderly facility.
  • Meet and occasionally exceed company standards for safety, food safety, sanitation, quality, productivity, and customer service.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of warehouse or related work experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend basic instructions, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures.
• Ability to operate non-motorized equipment, conveyor systems, Warehouse Management Systems, and packing material systems.
• Ability to write legibly and perform basic math.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate in a professional and positive manner.
• Proficiency in English.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Skills

• Knowledge of distribution and warehousing preferred.
• Teamwork — showing a commitment to collaboration.
• Respect — extending dignity and respect to all people.
• Integrity — fostering trust and a positive work environment.
• Innovation — bringing creativity to the workplace.
• Customer Focus — achieving company, department, and personal goals through a strong customer focus.

Pay

The hourly wage for this position is $21.00, plus shift differential.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 1500 - 2300.

Benefits

• Vacation (6 days).
• Sick time (8 days).
• 8 paid holidays plus 1 paid "Personal Holiday".
• Company Bonus Plan.
• 401(K) SAVE Plan with annual fixed contribution.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life & Disability coverage.
• Voluntary Benefits: Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity.
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan assistance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer funding and wellness incentives.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Employee Referral Program.