Material Handler B

About the role

Under semi-direct supervision, be responsible for material accountability (receive, identify, inspect, cycle count, record), unloading and/or shipping materials and supplies in the operation of the RDC and storage yards.

Responsibilities

• Issue material under proper authorization; process and file required records which may include picking up, hauling and delivering materials and operating Company automotive equipment such as cars and trucks.
• Check received material for quantity; make visual inspection for identity, breakage, and condition; unload and put away, initiate and process material receipt and related records.
• Report irregularities and abnormal conditions.
• Identify, sort and record material returned; place usable material in stock, and sort non-usable material into scrap containers; record applicable information and process related records.
• Assist with the processing of order picks for satellite storeroom served and completing related records.
• Operate computer terminals and printers supporting a materials management system, and other office equipment such as calculators, scanners etc.
• Prepare and pack material for shipment or storage, including preparation of required shipping papers and other related records. This may include shipping and receiving hazardous material, such as gasoline, oil, oil containing PCB, and lead-acid batteries under required safety and environmental procedures.
• Operate material handling equipment such as hand trucks, forklift trucks, low lift trucks, hoists, overhead cranes, order pickers, or any other equipment as required.
• Assist in maintaining efficient storage of materials, rearrange or change of bins and racks, and make material location changes.
• Assist in maintaining adequate inventory levels based on current requirements through inventory cycle counts; perform discrepancy adjustments with appropriate approval and process all associated records.
• Assist employees of equal or higher classification. Perform similar or less skilled work.

Requirements

• Must live within 30 minutes reporting time of the JWV Center, 1281 North Electric Rd., Roanoke, VA 24019.
• A minimum of one year work experience in inventory control and management, material handling, warehousing, or related experience is required.
• Must be able to safely lift up to 70 pounds; successful completion of the Physical Ability Test (PAT) is required.
• Must possess the appropriate State drive license. If a Commercial Drive License (CDL) is required, the incumbent must obtain the CDL within six months of entry into this job classification or vacate the current job classification.
• Must be able to operate material handling equipment including motorized forklifts and road vehicles.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to operate Company cars and trucks; must maintain a valid automotive operator license - a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and may be assigned the duties of a Distribution Center Truck driver when necessitated by operational conditions.

Skills

• Basic computer skills to use inventory management software such as Maximo.
• Microsoft Excel and Word experience is also preferred.
• Sufficient knowledge and skills to perform the duties and/or responsibilities listed above and also have the physical capabilities to perform the required work.
• A strong working knowledge of logistics related to shipping and relocating inventory.
• Basic math functions.
• Good communication skills.

Benefits

AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees. This includes a competitive compensation, additional benefits, and a supportive work environment.

Pay

$26.60/hourly

Schedule

Details on the schedule are not specified in the job posting.