General Warehouse Material Handler

Abacus Corporation; La Vergne (TN); Presencial; USD 21.000 - 29.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Abacus Corporation is seeking a Material Handler in La Vergne, Tennessee. The role focuses on assembling, moving, handling, and staging materials while following safety guidelines and efficiency targets across logistics functions.

Responsibilities include following procedures, maintaining a tidy and safe workspace, and proper handling of non-conforming products. Training is provided, and the position is on-site in a warehouse setting.

Formación

• Required Experience: None (5 days of comprehensive on-the-job training will be provided).
• Preferred Education: High school diploma, GED, or demonstrated ability to perform math, reading, and writing at a high school level.

Responsabilidades

• Follow all department procedures, work instructions, and directions from supervisors or team leads.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and strictly follow all safety requirements.
• Identify, segregate, and dispose of non-conforming products.
• Maintain regular, prompt attendance and communicate effectively with team members.
• Operate in specialized tracks such as Prepack, Inventory Control, Returns, DTR & Bulk Fulfillment, Transportation & Shipping, Packaging, and Tool Crib as needed.

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Descripción del empleo

Job Description: Material Handler

Department/Division: La Vergne
Category: SCS
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Supervisor

Job Summary

The Material Handler is responsible for executing product assembly, material movement, handling, and staging. This role ensures adherence to department procedures, strict safety guidelines, and efficiency targets across various specialized logistics functions.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Core Duties: Follow all department procedures, work instructions, and directions from supervisors or team leads.
• Safety & Maintenance: Maintain a clean, organized work area and strictly follow all safety requirements.
• Product Management: Properly identify, segregate, and dispose of non-conforming products.
• Teamwork: Maintain regular, prompt attendance and communicate effectively with team members.

Specialized Departmental Duties

Depending on business needs, handlers will be assigned to specific tracks with specialized responsibilities:

• Prepack: Operate machines and non-motorized pallet jacks; deliver materials to production lines; bale corrugate/recyclables; perform data entry in AS400 databases; and coordinate stock returns.
• Inventory Control: Conduct cycle counts, stock checks, and data entry using an RF gun and the AS400 system to resolve departmental inventory issues.
• Returns: Operate processing/receiving stations; process returns through sortation systems; maintain FIFO (First In, First Out) workflows; and utilize RF guns and packing equipment.
• DTR & Bulk Fulfillment: Pick products accurately using RF guns and Pick-to-Light modules; expedite/pack cartons; and manage automated shipping label application.
• Transportation & Shipping: Load and unload trailers; configure and build pallets; print/apply skid labels; generate manifests; and navigate AS400, Excel, and Word programs.
• Packaging: Deliver product to lines; remove and compact scrap cardboard or waste; and transfer finished skids to reporting stations.
• Tool Crib: Maintain polycarbonate and adhesive raw material levels for molding; process tool crib transactions; and inventory incoming spare parts.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Must be comfortable performing tasks frequently at heights ≥ 33 feet (e.g., in the pick module).
• Ability to manually lift, push, pull, and move materials weighing up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, climb stairs frequently, and perform repetitive motions (bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching).
• Comfortable working in a warehouse environment that is dusty and subject to hot or cold temperature fluctuations.

Qualifications & Experience

• Required Experience: None (5 days of comprehensive on-the-job training will be provided).
• Preferred Education: High school diploma, GED, or a demonstrated ability to perform math, reading, and writing at a high school level.
• Supervisory Responsibility: None.

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