Material Handler

Southwest Economic Solutions; Painesville (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Economic Solutions is seeking a Shipping/Receiving associate to ensure safe and efficient operation of the Shipping and Receiving area. Responsibilities include load distribution, securing loads, inventory adjustment, and documentation verification.

The role requires DOT knowledge, ISO-9001 familiarity, and awareness of chemical hazards. The candidate will participate in training and on-the-job programs to understand procedures, forms, and responsible distribution concepts,

Qualifications

• Shipping/receiving experience or training required.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations.
• Familiar with ISO-9001 concepts.
• Knowledge of chemical hazards and labeling requirements.
• Familiar with regulatory/safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safe operation and quality output of Shipping and Receiving.
• Maintain housekeeping of the department.
• Ensure load distribution and proper securing of loads.
• Verify materials against shipping documents and inspect incoming/outgoing materials.
• Organize/rotate stock and assist production as needed.
• Adhere to ISO-9001 procedures, work instructions and checklists.
• Support environmental, health, safety and security practices.

Skills

Shipping/receiving experience

DOT regulations knowledge

ISO-9001 concepts

Chemical hazards knowledge

Regulatory/safety knowledge

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Key responsibilities (May include but not limited to):

• Presentable uniform appearance is required at all times
• Responsible for the safe operation, the quality of output, and the effective and efficient operation of the Shipping and Receiving area
• Responsible for housekeeping of the department, or as assigned
• Comply with ISO 9001 procedures, work instructions and checklists
• Load trailers with proper weight distribution
• Ensure load is properly secured
• Adjust inventory
• Initiate Service Reports
• Inspect incoming/outgoing materials/containers
• Verify unloaded material against shipping documents
• Organize/rotate stock
• Fills in as necessary in production
• Uphold the fundamentals of the Nicholson Nine and Responsible Care Guiding Principles. Environmental, Health, Safety and Security are a responsibility of every PVS Employee.

Required Education / Training / Equivalent Experience (Prior to hire / transfer):

• High School education or equivalent (GED)
• Shipping/receiving related experience and/or training
• Working knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations
• Knowledge of chemical hazards and labeling requirements
• Knowledge of chemical segregation requirements
• Familiar with ISO-9001 concepts
• Knowledge of appropriate regulatory/safety requirements

OJT (Required within the initial employment period – varies per position and experience):

• Service Report system
• Understand all applicable procedures, work instructions, forms, checklists, etc.
• Knowledgeable of products and business strategies
• Familiar with the Responsible Distribution concepts
• Knowledgeable of plant emergency and security procedures
• 24 hour HAZWOPER course
• Training requirements from the New Employee Checklist

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

PVS values diversity and is committed to upholding the laws and regulations published by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. As an equal opportunity employer, PVS makes all employment-related decisions based upon qualifications, merit and business needs

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