Material Handler

Dover Corporation; Smithfield (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Dover Corporation in Smithfield, NC seeks a Shipping Material Handler to accurately pick, pack, and load shipments while adhering to safety standards. You will document freight details, unload/load trailers, and operate forklifts and scan guns to ensure precise, timely deliveries.

Responsibilities include inventory checks, Kanban usage, and processing through parcel carriers. Overtime and weekend shifts may be required, with emphasis on accuracy and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be willing to work overtime hours during the week and weekends as needed.
• Must comply with all plant safety policies.
• Must speak, read and write English.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment as required.
• Must be willing to obtain certification after training.
• Lift up to 50 pounds frequently, up to 75 pounds with assistance.
• Stand/walk up to 10 hours per day; work on warehouse floor.
• Must wear required PPE.
• Attention to detail and solid decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Accurately pick, pack and load products for shipment safely and efficiently.
• Document shipment freight characteristics and complete forms.
• Un/loading and loading trailers safely.
• Operate powered equipment such as forklifts safely.
• Reposition trailers using material handling equipment.
• Process packages through FEDEX/UPS systems.
• Maintain accurate inventory and Kanban systems.
• Perform shipping audits to ensure accuracy.

Skills

Attention to detail

Self-directed

Team player

Decision making

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Scan guns

Computer literacy

Job description

Shipping Material Handler

• Accurately pick and pack and load products for shipment while performing the tasks safely and efficiently.
• Accurately document shipment freight characteristics and complete forms.
• Adhere to process while performing tasks.
• Unload and load trailers in a safe and efficient manner.
• Perform material handling tasks using powered industrial equipment such as forklifts, safely and efficiently.
• Reposition trailers using material handling equipment.
• Process packages through parcel shipping carriers’ systems such as FEDEX and UPS.
• Perform audits and verifying shipping accuracy to maintain highest level of customer satisfaction.
• Consolidate inventory as needed.
• Accurately utilize Kanban systems.
• Utilize electronic shipping equipment such as scan guns, and strapping machines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Accurately pick and pack and load products for shipment while performing the tasks safely and efficiently.
• Accurately document shipment freight characteristics and complete forms.
• Adhere to process while performing tasks.
• Unload and load trailers in a safe and efficient manner.
• Perform material handling tasks using powered industrial equipment such as forklifts, safely and efficiently.
• Reposition trailers using material handling equipment.
• Process packages through parcel shipping carriers’ systems such as FEDEX and UPS.
• Perform audits and verifying shipping accuracy to maintain highest level of customer satisfaction.
• Maintain accurate inventory.
• Consolidate inventory as needed.
• Accurately utilize Kanban systems.
• Utilize electronic shipping equipment such as scan guns, and strapping machines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preference for candidates with prior forklift experience.
• Preference for prior experience using computer as well as scan guns.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be willing and able to work overtime hours during the week as well as on weekends as business needs dictate.
• Must be willing and able to comply with all plant safety policies.
• Must have the ability to speak, read and write the English language.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment as required.
• Must be willing and able to operate and maintain material handling equipment certification after having been trained.
• Lift up to 50 pounds frequently, Lift up to 75 pounds periodically with assistance.
• Strong preference for prior experience using computer as well as scan guns.
• Must be able to site/walk/stand for up to 10 hour a day and be involved with shipping activities on the warehouse floor throughout the required shift.
• Must be able to bend, push, pull and kneel.
• Must be able to work in weather extremes.
• Must be able to wear required PPE.
• Must be self-directed to work independently as well as possess the ability to work in a team environment.
• Must possess attention to detail as it pertains to accuracy as well as solid decision-making skills.