MATERIAL HANDLER

About the role

Our company culture is built upon YKK’s philosophy called the CYCLE OF GOODNESS™. We believe that providing value and being fair to our customers and our employees is what makes us a successful company in return. Guided by our core values and fundamental behaviors, we strive to foster a caring company, committed employees and challenging work that benefits our employees, customers, and communities.

Our Material Handlers are an important part of the production team. They support our different locations and create smooth sailing for the team, while maintaining production and distribution of our product to meet our customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Unloads trucks and stocks materials
• Picks and prepares customer orders for shipment
• Loads outbound trucks
• Maintains inventory and cycle count accuracy; troubleshoots inventory accuracy issues

This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) plus 5 years of shipping experience in a warehouse environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proper lifting techniques required
• Be vigilant about safety
• Quality-conscious, oriented to excellence

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and is expected to use proper lifting techniques at all times. Specific vision abilities required for this role include close vision. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit. The employee may occasionally be required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. Individuals are required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) at designated times and in specified environments in accordance with established safety program requirements. The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate. While performing job duties, individuals may occasionally be exposed to moving mechanical parts.

Pay

The pay for this position is $20.10 - $24.27 (based on relevant experience).