Material Handler

EnerSys; Richmond (KY, VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Material Handler to join its team. This role involves operating forklifts, managing inventory, and ensuring a clean and safe working environment. Candidates should have a high school diploma and at least one year of relevant experience, including forklift operation. The position requires physical stamina and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. If you are looking for a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Must have at least one year of forklift experience.
• Experience in manufacturing or distribution center is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate pallet/fork truck safely and maintain equipment.
• Stage orders and manage inventory paperwork.
• Perform daily housekeeping and hygiene procedures.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Material Handling

Inventory Management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Pallet/Fork Truck

Job description

EnerSysis an industrial technology leader serving the global community with mission critical stored energy solutions that meet the growing demand for energy efficiency, reliability and sustainability. We are driven by a passion to provide people everywhere with accessible power to help them work and live better. Our people are our strength, an endless resource for innovation, insight and enthusiasm.

This position will report to our EnerSys Energy Systems business, which servesthe telecom, cable broadband, industrial, renewable, and data center markets. Our portfolio combines our stored energy expertise with power systems, enclosures, and renewable energy products to deliver world-class solutions for diverse applications such as 5G, broadband, Internet of Things (IoT), data center, and solar power. Our cutting-edge technology includes Lithium batteries, Fault Managed Power Systems, and Extended Run Time battery backup systems that improve the reliability and resiliency of broadband networks.

EnerSys has over thirty manufacturing and assembly plants worldwide servicing over 10,000 customers in more than 100 countries. Worldwideheadquarters are located in Reading, PA, USA with regional headquarters in Europe and Asia. Some of our brands include PowerSafe, DataSafe, and Genesis batteries; Cordex power; and Outback Power renewable energy products. With sales and service locations throughout the world, and over 100 years of battery experience, EnerSys is the power/full solution for stored DC power products.

Job Purpose

We are now accepting applications for a Material Handler position, in department 65, group IV-PS pay. This position is currently posted as C-shift, however; the final open shift may change based on a posted shift change. This is a Skill & Qualification position, so to be considered you must meet the minimum requirements. Under general supervision, a Material Handler performs work of moderate difficulty maintaining manufacturing material inventories. Verifies purchase receipts, places materials into stock, and moves materials to staging and production areas.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential duties and responsibilitiesinclude the following. This list of tasks is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by this position. Persons in this position will perform all other tasks as assigned and work overtime as required.

• Operate pallet/fork truck in safe manner and perform routine truck maintenance.
• Stage motive power orders per bill of materials.
• Properly identify all cell types.
• Properly identify and return all excess parts to cage area with appropriate paperwork.
• Maintain necessary paperwork.
• Perform daily housekeeping, hygiene & cleanliness procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A high school diploma or GED from an accredited institution is required.
• A minimum of one year of manufacturing,distribution center, or related workexperience is required. Related experience would be working in the construction, mining, mechanic, or maintenance industries.
• At least one (1) full year of forklift experience is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; traverse indoor and outdoor areas, sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; traverse stairs; balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must be able to traverse to working areas below and above floor level. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

General Job Requirements

• Must be able to frequently bend; twist; reach; stoop; kneel or crouch.
• Must be able to differentiate colors.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds/23 kilos on a daily continuous basis. Anything heavier will be done with the assistance of a mechanical device or with the assistance of another employee.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• This position is exposed to harmful materials such as lead/fiberglass products. Periodic blood tests are required to measure the level of lead. Precautions are taken by the company/employee to reduce the risk of exposure and help ensure everyones safety.
• This position requires working in a plant/warehouse environment. Therefore, expect varying working conditions.
• Employees are responsible for wearing the required Personal Protective Equipment in the proper manner at all times.
• Must be able and willing to wear a respirator.
• Must be able and willing to work overtime.
• Must be able and willing to work varying schedules which may include nights, weekends, and public holidays.
• Must be able and willing to operate a forklift.

EnerSys provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. EEO/Minority/Female/Vets/Disabled

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