Material Handler - Full-time

Swing Shift Hours: 2:30 pm - 11 pm

Position Summary
Responsible for operating material handling equipment for the purpose of moving, locating, relocating, stacking and counting merchandise. The Operator is accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the vehicle and may also be required to perform order filler or order checker duties in addition to his or her own.

Accountabilities


Receiving/Put-Away- Unload inbound shipments safely and move product to storage locations. Efficiently stack and store the merchandise in the appropriate area.



Order Picking- Pull and prepare product for shipment. Ensure that the exact number and type of product is loaded and shipped. Perform picking duties in an efficient manner that meets customer service standards.



Loading- Efficiently move product from staging and/or storage areas into rail cars or trailers.



Equipment- Load, unload, move, stack and stage product and materials using a forklift, clamp, push-pull or other powered equipment. Position also requires the use of RF equipment. Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods.



Inventory- Keep appropriate records and reports to guarantee that tight inventory control and security are maintained. Assist in physical inventories. Ensure proper stock rotation. Conduct cycle counts as requested.



Maintenance- Perform or assist in building, grounds and equipment maintenance as required.



Comply with all Company rules, policies, and procedures. Work and behave safely by following all safety rules and regulations.



Perform any task required to support customer requirements and Company goals.


Other Specifications

Essential Skills, Education, and Experience


Skills- This position requires OSHA certification and forklift recertification every 3 years.



Five (5) or more years of related Warehousing & Distribution leadership experience and/or training. This related experience may be substituted for degree; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.



Proven track record of successful innovation experience in Warehousing & Distribution.



Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs work flows and procedures.



Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.



Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings.



Teamwork - Gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.



Strategic Thinking - Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; identifies external threats and opportunities; adapts strategy to changing conditions.



Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans.



Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.



Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.



Dependability - Follows instructions and responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.



Innovation - Develops innovative approaches and ideas; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.


Nonessential Skills, Education and Experience

Other Qualifications Including Travel
Ideal candidate will possess a proven track record of leadership, growth and innovation in the Warehousing & Distribution.

Position will travel as necessary to various MIL locations, clients, carriers, etc.

Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee is required to ask for assistance from co-workers, Supervisors or Management when lifting and/or moving any object, regardless of weight, where personal injury may occur. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.


Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.


Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

Essential Skills, Education, and Experience MUST KNOW HOW TO USE FORLIFT, WILL BE TESTED! • Skills- This position requires OSHA certification and forklift recertification every 3 years. • Five (5) or more years of related Warehousing & Distribution leadership experience and/or training. This related experience may be substituted for degree; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. • Proven track record of successful innovation experience in Warehousing & Distribution. • Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs work flows and procedures. • Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.