Material Handler-12hh Day Shift

Careers and Highline Warren; Glen Dale (WV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Uniforms

Job summary

Highline Warren in West Virginia is seeking a Warehouse Material Handler to safely move materials using powered industrial trucks and to load items on trailers, shelves, racks, and pallets.

You will use the WMS to record movements, perform daily safety checks, maintain clean work areas, and support continuous improvement while maintaining reliable attendance and teamwork.

This role requires physical strength, ability to lift up to 55 lbs, and a forklift license.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Forklift license or ability to obtain license is required.
• Experience with material handling machinery and warehouse operations is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Operate powered industrial trucks and other machinery to move materials and load items.
• Use the WMS to record movement of materials and products.
• Load and unload trailers, shelves, racks, and pallets; inventory materials.
• Weigh materials and record weights; perform daily safety checks on equipment.
• Maintain clean work area and follow safety rules; participate in continuous improvement.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety procedures

WMS usage

Heavy lifting

Problem solving

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Forklift license

Tools

Handheld computer

Job description

The Warehouse Material Handler is responsible for operating power industrial truck and machinery to move products materials and supplies from one area to another and to load items on trucks shelves racks and pallets

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

To Perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential function Safely use powered industrial trucks and other machinery to efficiently transport materials and products Use the companys warehouse management system WMS to accurately record movement of materials and products Safely and efficiently load and unload trailers shelves racks and pallets Accurately inventory materials and product Weigh materials and products and record weight on tags labels and production schedules Conduct daily safety check off sheets on material handling equipment recharge batteries and fill fuel tank Maintain good housekeeping and regularly clean work area machines and equipment Identify and contribute to continuous improvement efforts to reduce costs or increase productivity without reducing effectiveness Maintain an open and candid working relationship with immediate supervisormanager in discussing matters of importance Adhere to established company values practices policies and procedures at all times Follow and support compliance with all applicable safety rules laws regulations and standards Demonstrate regular and punctual attendance at the assigned work location

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

The individual may be asked to perform other duties as requested

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

An individual qualified for this job must be able to Exhibit familiarity with warehouse work environment and applicable safety procedures Possess physical strength necessary to move and lift heavy materials Safely operate powered industrial trucks eg forklifts high lift trucks and other material handling equipment Use a handheld computer unit to access the companys WMS Wearuse required PPE personal protective equipment Accurately multiply divide add and subtract whole numbers to resolve practical problems Understand written instruction and complete appropriate documentation as directed Logically troubleshoot issues and prioritize production needs Excellent problem solving capabilities and ability to identify problems immediately and resolve matters quickly and effectively Pay attention to details and pursue quality in accomplishing work duties and tasks Look for opportunities to reduce costs or increase productivity without reducing effectiveness Handle challenges skillfully thoroughly and effectively Effectively and professionally communicate with co workers team members and internal or external customers Present information clearly and accurately Independently take advantage of opportunities to improve or increase skills abilities and job knowledge Make sure that work is delivered on time and of high quality Develop good work practices in order to get the job done Use equipment resources and time in an efficient and effective manner Use good judgment when making decisions Perform work in a safe manner at all times Work in a cooperative manner with management co workers internalexternal customers and vendors

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

An individual qualified for this job must have and maintain the following qualifications High school degree or GED or any satisfactory combination of education and experience that demonstrates the knowledge skills and abilities to perform the above duties Must be able to obtain forklift license through Highline Warren Experience with material handling machinery and warehouse operations is highly desirable

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the Essential Functions of this job Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions Remain in a stationary position while loading and unloading products in various areas of the warehouse Regularly move about while unloading trucks Transport products weighing up to fifty five pounds when unloading trucks Use force between twenty five and forty pounds when using pallet jacks to manipulate product Position oneself to retrieve products or materials from ground level Reach overhead when unloading drums from semi trucks Operate position and use a wide variety of hand tools and equipment including forklifts Ascenddescend stairsladders when getting inoutof fork truck and using ladders to access high shelves to put labels away andor rearrange product Must be able to move about in a warehouse and manufacturing facility to observe and effectively communicate with team members and perform job duties Perceive the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels and have the ability to exchange detailed information

ENVIROMENTAL CONDITIONS

The environmental conditions described here are representative of those the associate encounters while performing the Essential Functions of the job The individual will work in an office setting in the same room as other individuals Noise levels are average for an office and include conversation andor office equipment noise ADAADAAA The Company will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Amendments