Material Handler - 1st Shift

Alexandria Moulding; Edwardsville (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in specialty building products is hiring Material Handlers for their warehouse operations. The role includes responsibilities such as shipping and receiving products, using forklifts, and ensuring safety compliance. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and have prior warehouse experience.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Company-Paid Life Insurance & Disability

401(k) with Company Match

Company-Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays & Floating Holidays

Additional Perks

Qualifications

• 1-2 years warehouse experience required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Unload trucks and replenish product in the warehouse.
• Pick orders using a forklift and report any issues.
• Follow safety procedures when performing tasks.

Skills

Team Collaboration

Communication

Initiative

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Amerhart is currently hiring for Material Handlers. 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.

POSITION SUMMARY

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.

1st Shift hours are from 7:30am CST till work is finished for the day.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Unload common carrier trucks and railroad cars and replenish product in the designated location in the warehouse.
2. 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.
3. Use handheld scanner when receiving product, picking orders, loading trucks, and cycle counting in accordance with Warehouse Management System (WMS) processes.
4. Collaborate with Warehouse Management System (WMS) Coordinator on questions and updates.
5. Band, wrap, and prepare material for safe shipping.
6. Arrange orders on trucks according to safe weight distribution practices.
7. Follow safety procedures and policies when performing warehouse duties.

Performance of Miscellaneous Functions

1. Fill orders for incoming customers.
2. Perform routine maintenance work such as cleaning warehouses/yard.
3. Inspect the forklift prior to daily operation to avoid equipment problems and malfunctions in accordance with OSHA regulations.
4. 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 warehouse experience required with some experience in a distributorship preferred.
• Neat and clean appearance.
• Proven ability to work as a member of a team.

Specialty Building Products is the leading distributor of specialty building products in North America. SBP operates under the brands U.S. LUMBER, Alexandria Moulding, REEB Millwork, DW Distribution, Millwork Sales, and Amerhart. We serve 45 states in the U.S. and 8 provinces in Canada from over 40 locations. We value your perspective and are committed to helping you build a successful career with us. Join us and EVOLVE your future at Specialty Building Products!

Benefits for full-time employees include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision on the 1^st 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.
• Additional Perks!

Serving our communities

We are committed to our core value of “using our influence to have a positively impact” on the people we touch. We encourage employees to aid fellow employees in need and serve our communities.

We are proud of our team and our growth, which has created opportunities for advancement.

Specialty Building Products is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, military status, genetic information, or other protected class status, in accordance with applicable laws.