Material Handler

About the Role

Material Handlers may work in the shipping, receiving, and inventory or return areas of the parts distribution center and may be rotated between all areas within a scheduled period. Duties include picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift driving, and cycle counting. Material handlers may perform special duties as requested and work on special projects within the distribution center.

Responsibilities

• Receive freight, including off-loading of containers
• Accurately identify, count, and verify parts using receiving documents
• Stock parts based on part number and location
• Pick part orders using RF technology and packing labels
• Pack parts according to packing requirements
• Operate machinery as necessary (e.g., forklifts, high reach order pickers, tuggers)
• Maintain clean and safe working areas and display good housekeeping habits
• Work within specified hazardous material handling requirements
• Perform cycle counts and physical inventories when required
• Participate in a 'continuous improvement' environment that facilitates process enhancements
• Other duties as required

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• A minimum of two years of general warehouse/logistics experience preferred
• Experience with mechanized equipment and forklift certification is preferred
• Basic computer (PC) proficiency, including exposure to a parts information system and MS Office
• Ability to operate hand-held RF-unit equipment

Skills

• Positive attitude
• Communication (both verbal and written)
• Attention to detail
• Teamwork
• Multi-tasking
• Flexibility
• Safety orientation
• Regular attendance

Physical Demands

• Open warehouse environment with variant temperatures and noise levels
• Heavy lifting—up to 50 pounds on a regular basis
• Sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and extensive standing/walking on concrete surfaces

Other Responsibilities

• Proper usage of, awareness of, and compliance with Information Technology security policies
• Ensure proper retention of electronic documents and business confidential information
• Safeguard competitive information in both electronic and non-electronic formats
• Willingness to work overtime, including evenings and weekends
• Ability and willingness to adhere to and follow company policies and procedures, including regular, timely attendance at work

Pay

The pay rate for this role is $20.25 per hour. Compensation range is dependent on geographic location. Individual salaries within each range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, and skillset. Porsche reviews compensation regularly and may adjust base salaries to reflect market competitiveness.

Benefits

• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
• 401(k) match
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Tuition and certification reimbursement
• Life insurance
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Subsidized gym membership program
• Subsidized VW leasing programs