Material Handler

Position Summary

The General Warehouse Associate is responsible for picking, scanning, labeling, moving, staging, replenishing, and stacking product. This individual is also responsible for counting and inspecting product and notifying leadership when there are damages or discrepancies. Associates are accountable for the safe and efficient operation of all equipment, will perform all duties as assigned, are expected to meet company objectives in the areas of performance, safety, and quality, and are expected to comply with all corporate and site-specific policies.

Picking Responsibilities

• Use a pallet jack to accurately pick orders to fulfill client demands.
• Efficiently and accurately pick products and stage in the appropriate areas.
• Stack, package, band, shrink wrap, and label products as determined by client requirements.
• Process all picking functions as defined by the Standard Operating Procedures.

Quality Control Responsibilities

• Use the appropriate documentation to ensure that all products and orders are received, handled, and shipped correctly.
• Verify that products and/or orders meet quality standards, including reporting any damages or discrepancies.
• Stack, package, shrink wrap, and label products.
• Process all quality control functions as defined by the Standard Operating Procedures.

Safety, Housekeeping, and Compliance

• Execute all safety protocols and accomplish all job tasks in a manner that promotes safety.
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of the facility; keep a clean, neat, orderly work area and assist in security of the warehouse.
• Comply with all Standard Operating Procedures, corporate and site-specific policies, safety rules, and OSHA/SDS Standards.

Equipment Operation

• Operate assigned equipment, which may include a pallet jack, in a safe and efficient manner and follow prescribed work methods.
• Perform upkeep of equipment and report equipment problems.

Maintenance

• Perform or assist in building, grounds, and equipment maintenance as assigned.

Other Duties

• Work overtime as dictated by business, whether mandatory or voluntary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Must be able to work in unregulated temperatures within the warehouse during the warmer and colder months; temperatures can range from mild to moderate.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• English language skills (reading, writing, verbal).
• Basic to intermediate mathematical skills to verify quantities of product, count inventory, or perform other duties associated with handling, storing, and distributing client products.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to accomplish job tasks in a timely manner.
• Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision or guidance.
• Must be able to effectively adapt to change and thrive in a stimulating, fast-paced work environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• 6 months experience working in a warehouse/logistics/distribution environment.
• Current or prior MHE certification.

Physical Demands

• Occasionally: Handling/Fingering, Sitting.
• Frequently: Bending.
• Constantly: Walking and Standing.
• Ability to lift/carry and push/pull 21–50 pounds; reach above shoulder, reach outward, squat, or kneel.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee rarely is exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Location: USA - New Berlin, 18200 W Lincoln Ave. Division: Solutions. Time Type: Full Time.