Material Handler - 1st Shift

Amerhart, Ltd.; Byron Township (MI); On-site; USD 27,552 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Company-Paid Life Insurance & Disability

401(k) with Company Match

Company-Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays & Floating Holidays

Additional perks

Job summary

Amerhart, Ltd. is seeking Material Handlers for their Grand Rapids, MI facility. The role involves shipping, receiving, and stocking warehouse materials, emphasizing teamwork and safety.

Successful candidates will earn between $20 and $22 per hour, supplemented by benefits like medical, dental, vision coverage, and a 401(k) plan. Applicants must possess a high school diploma and relevant warehouse experience.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of hands-on forklift and warehouse experience required.
• Neat and clean appearance vital.
• Proven ability to work as a member of a team.

Responsibilities

• Unload common carrier trucks and replenish product in designated warehouse locations.
• Pick orders using a forklift until the order is completely filled.
• Use handheld scanner for receiving, picking orders, loading trucks and cycle counting.

Skills

Forklift operation

Warehouse management

Communication

Team collaboration

Safety procedures knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Amerhart, an SBP brand, is currently hiring for Material Handlers in our Grand Rapids, MI facility. The primary responsibility of this position is to perform all duties associated with shipping, receiving, and stocking warehouse material. As a member of the Operations team, offering to help others when the workload demands, treating teammates with respect and care and performing work in a safe manner according to safety policies and procedures is critical.

Pay rate: $20-22/hour + Benefits.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Unload common carrier trucks and railroad cars and replenish product in the designated location in the warehouse.
• Pick orders using a forklift until the order is completely filled. Report any problems such as shortages or damaged material, etc. Inquire with sales team member when orders cannot be shipped as ordered and make changes as directed by sales.
• Use handheld scanner when receiving product, picking orders, loading trucks and cycle counting in accordance with Warehouse Management System (WMS) processes.
• Collaborate with Warehouse Management System (WMS) Coordinator on questions and updates.
• Band, wrap and prepare material for safe shipping.
• Arrange orders on trucks according to safe weight distribution practices.
• Follow safety procedures and policies when performing warehouse duties.

Performance of Miscellaneous Functions

• Fill orders for incoming customers.
• Perform routine maintenance work such as cleaning warehouses/yard.
• Inspect the forklift prior to daily operation to avoid equipment problems and malfunctions in accordance with OSHA regulations.
• Cross train and back-up others in warehouse.

Personal Attributes and Skills

• Strong initiative, self-starter with a continuous-improvement mindset
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a cross-functional team environment.
• Working knowledge and techniques associated with organizing and setting priorities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• 1-2 years of hands- on forklift and warehouse experience required with some experience in a distributorship preferred.
• Neat and clean appearance.
• Proven ability to work as a member of a team.

Being a part of SBP you will be eligible for many benefits. Full-Time benefits would include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision given on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
• Company-Paid Life Insurance & Disability
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Company-Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays & Floating Holidays
• PLUS, ADDITIONAL PERKS!

Specialty Building Products is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy of Specialty Building Products not to discriminate in hiring and employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, military status, genetic information, or other protected class status in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.