Shipping Associate - 2nd Shift

About the role

Pierce Manufacturing builds trucks that protect people and communities around the world. The company has evolved from building truck bodies on Model T Ford chassis in 1913 to creating highly customized, carefully designed, and engineered pumpers, aerials, tankers, and rescue units. The role of Material Handler I is an entry-level position that involves performing general labor work and non-skilled tasks, including manual work such as picking parts.

Responsibilities

• Communicate verbally with co-workers to keep a safe working environment
• Follow written and verbal instructions to complete tasks
• Review inventory paperwork
• Lift light and/or heavy parts on and off a cart, floor, shelf, etc.
• Use a cart to push/pull equipment and parts to and from designated areas
• Operate a forklift/tow motor to transport parts safely
• Assist in tracking and recording inventory of various parts
• Keep areas stocked with the correct parts and supplies
• Assist co-workers with heavy lifting of parts
• Understand the differences in parts and tools
• Sweep and clean work area
• Work required hours and have excellent attendance record
• Work overtime as needed
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment

Requirements

• Previous experience within a manufacturing or operational environment (preferred)
• Experience with inventory control systems and/or RF scanners (preferred)
• Forklift Certified (preferred)

Skills

• Ability to perform assigned tasks
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to follow instructions from supervisors and other co-workers
• Ability to recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions
• Ability to stay alert to the surrounding areas
• Ability to use and wear personal protective equipment as indicated by the task or environment
• Ability to hear safety alarms and other co-workers
• Ability to perform basic counting tasks
• Ability to distinguish between different parts
• Ability to maintain balance when walking and standing on potential slippery work floor while pushing a cart with equipment/parts
• Ability to maintain balance when climbing on a portable step or ladders to retrieve parts
• Ability to use a computer to track down parts if necessary
• Ability to individually lift and manipulate parts/equipment weighing up to 75 pounds
• Ability to tolerate constant standing and walking throughout the shift
• Ability to use both hands for tool operation, carrying of parts, and assisting co-workers with heavy lifting of parts
• Ability to climb in and out of forklift/ tow motor safely
• Ability to demonstrate strength and physical stamina to complete the tasks safely
• Ability to remember task sequence and safety constraints

Schedule

This role works 2nd Shift, from Noon-10:00pm, Monday-Thursday.