Heavy Gauge - Material Handler II

Colonial Group; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group in Salisbury, NC is seeking a warehouse associate responsible for operating powered industrial trucks to unload materials from incoming trucks and to pick products for shipment.

The role requires proficiency in forklift, cherry picker, and swing reach truck operation, accurate part picking, inventory checks, and maintaining a clean, safe warehouse environment. You will also weigh products, verify orders, and assist in training other staff.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 2+ years of related job experience preferred.
• RF handheld experience preferred.
• Certified to operate forklifts, cherry pickers and swing reach trucks.
• Willing and able to work in other departments as needed.
• Strong proficiency in English communication including reading, writing, and verbal interactions are required for complying with safety protocols and operational procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts, cherry pickers and swing reach trucks.
• Accurately pick parts throughout the warehouse.
• Weigh product using the proper scales.
• Check part numbers and quantities with a high degree of accuracy.
• Accurately pack orders into shipping cartons, verifying all components of the order are accounted for the correct customer.
• Read customer order notes and fill the order with any special customer requirements.
• Assist the Department Lead and/or Supervisor with training/mentoring Warehouse Associates.
• Maintain stock of warehouse and shipping supplies.
• Assist in counting physical inventory; perform inventory audits as needed.
• Notify Department Lead or Department Supervisor of any stock shelf issues.
• Report defective materials/product, shortages and/or questionable conditions to the Lead or Supervisor.
• Maintain warehouse cleanliness and orderliness.
• Must be trained and willing to work in any department of the warehouse in a moment’s notice.
• Follow all safety rules.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

RF handheld experience

English communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2+ years related job experience

Tools

Forklift certification

Cherry picker certification

Swing reach truck certification

Job description

Summary:

Responsible for operating powered industrial trucks to unload materials and merchandise from incoming trucks and picking product and getting ready for shipment.

Duties:

• Must be able to operate forklifts, cherry pickers and swing reach trucks.
• Accurately pick parts throughout the warehouse.
• Weigh product using the proper scales.
• Check part numbers and quantities with a high degree of accuracy.
• Accurately pack orders into shipping cartons, verifying all components of the order are accounted for the correct customer.
• Responsible for reading customer order notes and filling the order with any special customer requirements.
• Assist the Department Lead and/or Supervisor with training/mentoring Warehouse Associates.
• Maintain stock of warehouse and shipping supplies.
• Assist in counting physical inventory; perform inventory audits as needed.
• Notify Department Lead or Department Supervisor of any stock shelf issues.
• Report defective materials/product, shortages and/or questionable conditions to the Lead or Supervisor.
• Maintain warehouse cleanliness and orderliness.
• Must be trained and willing to work in any department of the warehouse in a moment’s notice.
• Follow all safety rules.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED preferred.

2+ years of related job experience preferred.

RF handheld experience preferred.

Certified to operate forklifts, cherry pickers and swing reach trucks.

Willing and able to work in other departments as needed.

Strong proficiency in English communication including reading, writing, and verbal interactions are required for complying with safety protocols and operational procedures.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk on level surfaces for a prolonged period. The employee frequently is required to talk and hear; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms above should height and below the waist. The employee must be able to lift up to 20 lbs. 70% of the day and up to 65 lbs. 30% of the day.

Working Conditions:

Non-climate-controlled warehouse