Material Handler

Department: Distribution Center Operations. Location: Liberty, SC. Compensation: $19.00 / hour.

About the role

The Material Handler stores, ships, receives, and replenishes finished goods to fire sprinkler contractors by parcel, LTL, truckload, and/or private carrier.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all tasks associated with the shipping and receiving functions at a distribution center.
• Scans barcodes, using a handheld scanner, to deliver materials to the target location within the warehouse.
• Operates forklift, lift truck, side loaders, pallet trucks, picker and other loading/stacking equipment.
• Completes and maintains daily forklift inspections reports.
• Assists Will-Call customers in a courteous and helpful manner.
• Reports any deficiencies in inventory, equipment, safety issues, or concerns to the Warehouse or Operations Supervisor.
• Reports backorders to the Customer Service Department.
• Promote a safe workplace by performing all tasks in a safe and thoughtful manner in compliance with all rules, procedures, instructions, devices, equipment and use of appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Maintain vigilance for any hazardous conditions or practices in the workplace and immediately report any unsafe conditions or practices to your supervisor.
• Performs other duties as directed.

Work environment and physical demands

• The physical environment requires the employee to work in a non-climate-controlled warehouse environment.
• Required to work at heights of 50 feet or more.
• Ability to be punctual and attend work on a regular and consistent basis.
• The person in this position needs to wear appropriate safety clothing and shoes when needed, including a safety harness, safety glasses, lift belts, and steel toe shoes.
• Ability to safely drive and operate lift trucks, side loaders, pickers, pallet trucks, and other loading/stacking equipment.
• Must be able to stand for 80% of the time.
• Occasionally will be expected to lift large materials not to exceed 70 pounds.

Requirements

• High School Diploma.
• 6+ months of warehouse experience.

Skills and competencies

• Outstanding organization and documentation skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Possess a strong commitment to a team environment while working well with others.
• Prioritize and complete a variety of tasks in a timely manner.
• Knowledge of Reliable products in terms of part numbers, codes, and product description.
• Well-versed in warehouse, shipping, freight, and receiving functions.
• Ability to safely drive and operate lift trucks, side loaders, pickers, pallet jacks, and other loading/stacking equipment.
• Solid understanding of mathematics.
• Proficient in AS400 and WMS.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and FSA are available after 30 days of employment.
• 401k with company match is available after 90 days of employment.
• Company-provided Life Insurance and AD&D are provided after 90 days of employment at no cost to you.