Material Handler

Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG; Easton (Northampton County); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Porsche Cars North America is seeking a Material Handler for roles in shipping, receiving, and inventory in the parts distribution center. The position may rotate across all areas with duties including picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift driving, and cycle counting.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of warehouse experience; forklift certification and RF equipment handling are preferred. Overtime and weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum two years of general warehouse/logistics experience preferred.
• Forklift certification and ability to operate RF equipment are preferred.
• Basic computer skills including MS Office and knowledge of a parts information system are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive freight and unload containers.
• Identify, count and verify parts using receiving documents.
• Stock parts by part number and location.
• Pick orders using RF technology and packing labels.
• Pack parts according to requirements.
• Operate forklifts and order-picking equipment.
• Maintain clean, safe work areas and observe safety guidelines.
• Perform cycle counts and inventories as needed.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

General warehouse experience

Forklift experience

RF handheld proficiency

MS Office proficiency

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Safety orientation

Communication skills

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

RF unit equipment

Parts information system

Job description

Material Handlers may work in the shipping, receiving, and inventory or return areas of the parts distribution center and may be rotated between all areas within a scheduled period. Duties include picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift driving, and cycle counting. Material handlers may perform special duties as requested and work on special projects within the distribution center.

Position Objectives:

Material Handlers may work in the shipping, receiving, and inventory or return areas of the parts distribution center and may be rotated between all areas within a scheduled period. Duties include picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift driving, and cycle counting. Material handlers may perform special duties as requested and work on special projects within the distribution center.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Receive freight, including off loading of containers
• Accurately identify, count and verify parts using receiving documents
• Stock parts based on part number and location
• Pick part orders using RF technology and packing labels
• Pack parts according to packing requirements
• Operate machinery as necessary (ex: fork lifts, high reach order pickers, tuggers, etc)
• Maintain clean and safe working areas and display good housekeeping habits.
• Work within specified hazardous material handling requirements
• Perform cycle counts and physical inventories when required
• Participate in a 'continuous improvement' environment that facilitates process enhancements
• Other duties as required

Qualifications:

Education:

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Experience (Job and Industry):

• A minimum of two years of general warehouse/logistics experience preferred
• Experience with mechanized equipment and Forklift certification is preferred
• Basic computer (PC) proficiency that include exposure to a parts information system and MS Office is preferred
• Ability to operate hand-held RF-unit equipment
• Communication (both verbal and written)
• Attention to Detail
• Teamwork
• Multi-Task
• Flexibility
• Safety Orientation

Physical Demands:

• Open warehouse environment with variant temperatures and noise levels
• Heavy lifting—up to 50 pounds on a regular basis
• Sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling and extensive standing/walking on concrete surfaces

Other:

• Responsible for the proper usage of, awareness of, and compliance with Information Technology security policies at Porsche Cars North America
• Seeks to ensure proper retention of electronic documents, business confidential information, and actively demonstrates an understanding of the need to safeguard competitive information in both electronic and non-electronic formats
• Must be willing to work overtime, including evenings and weekends
• Must be able and willing to adhere to and follow company policies and procedures to include regular, timely attendance at work

The pay rate for this role is $20.25 per hour. However, it is important to note that at Porsche, compensation range is dependent on geographic location. Individual salaries within each range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skillset. Porsche reviews compensation regularly and may adjust base salaries to reflect market competitiveness.

In addition to salary, individuals may be eligible for a discretionary performance bonus. Our full suite of benefits includes: