Material Handler

PrideNow; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Life & disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Legal support

Pet insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

PrideGlobal is seeking a Warehouse Material Handler in Massachusetts. Under close supervision, you will move parts and materials between production areas, prepare schedules for pulling and delivering materials, and operate equipment such as forklifts, hoists, and cranes to keep flow on the production floor.

You'll unload inbound shipments, pick orders, and label and pack items for outgoing shipments. Safety, accuracy, and the ability to work any shift are essential; we offer comprehensive

Qualifications

• High School education or GED preferred.
• OSHA Forklift and HAZMAT certification a plus.
• Must be able to use proper techniques to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Must be able to shift priorities easily.
• Must be familiar with warehouse systems.

Responsibilities

• Expedites movement of parts and material between production areas.
• Prepares and coordinates schedules for pulling and delivering materials.
• Safely operates equipment (forklifts, hoists, crane).
• Follow safety rules and practices.
• Unload inbound shipments and verify against manifest.
• Pick orders and transport to shipping locations using material handling equipment.
• Label, stencil, tag, and pack orders as required.
• Verify outbound shipments and sign as needed.
• Maintain and inspect equipment; assist in inventories and cycle counts.

Skills

Lift up to 75 pounds

Safety focus

Shift priorities easily

Able to work any shift

Familiar with warehouse systems

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

HAZMAT certification

Job description

• Under close supervision, expedites the movement of parts and material between production areas by listing or otherwise moving raw materials and/or parts. Prepares and coordinates schedules for pulling and delivering materials to control the flow of goods and regulate production floor space. Safely operates appropriate equipment (forklifts, hoists, crane, etc.) required to move materials along production floor. Follows all safety rules and practices.

MAJOR JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (List in order of importance)

• Warehouse material handlers essential duties are to perform various tasks in the warehouse such as but not limited to:
• Inbound: Unload trucks, trailers, containers of freight, counting products, compare to manifest to check all shipments for damage, infestation, or production code dates. Material handlers must report shortages, damages, and mis-shipments on appropriate forms. Also be able to sign for inbound shipments when necessary. All inbound shipments are moved safely to storage locations to be efficiently stacked as store merchandise.
• Order Picking: Ensure that the correct product number, quantity and type (lot, batch, serial number) of product are picked. Transport orders to shipping locations or delivery platforms with material handling equipment such as but not limited to fork trucks, cherry pickers, or pallet jacks. Materials handlers must be able to label, stencil, tag, mark orders, band, bundle, wrap, over-pack, and palletize as required.
• Outbound: Compare quantity, labeling and address with order to ensure out-going shipments are complete and correct. Assign signature for outbound as necessary. Efficiently move product, cartons and or pallets into trailers, rail cars or containers.
• Equipment: Maintain equipment in a neat, clean and orderly fashion. Operate equipment safely and efficiently. Comply with company standards and OSHA requirements.
• Inventory: Keep accurate records and reports. Assist in physical inventories and cycle counts. Ensure proper stock rotation. May key inventory adjustments in computer.
• Other Duties: Repack or re-box cases per customer instructions. Repair and consolidate damaged goods as required. Operate shrink-wrap machine. Charge forklift battery as needed; stack and or separate good from bad pallets when necessary; clean railcars, trailers, and truck docks, bays as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS (Education/Training, Experience and Certifications)

• High School education or GED preferred
• OSHA Forklift and HAZMAT certification a plus

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES (Those necessary to perform the job competently)

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Must be able to use proper techniques to lift up to 75 pounds. The ability to follow directions with emphasis on safety is extremely important.
• Must be able to handle stress caused in meeting deadlines with tight scheduling requirements.
• Must be able to shift priorities easily.
• Must be able to use hands and feet simultaneously and for repetitive movements.
• Must have responsible work habits.
• Must be familiar with warehouse systems.
• Must be available to work any shift.

PrideGlobal and it's affiliates offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.