Material Handler - 1st Shift - Huntsville, AL

VetJobs; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Polaris in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Warehouse Associate to transport materials, load/unload shipments, and maintain inventory accuracy. You will verify part numbers, operate RF devices, and perform cycle counts while following safety rules.

Requirements include a High School/GED, forklift certification, ability to lift 40 lbs, and MAPICS familiarity. This is an on-site role with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High School/GED required.
• Forklift certification required.
• Able to read routings, work orders and production reports.
• Capable of lifting up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Move materials using forklifts within the department.
• Load and unload shipments at docks as instructed.
• Verify part numbers, quantities, and PO data against packing slips.
• Cycle count inventory and investigate discrepancies.
• Operate RF equipment to transact inventory.
• Complete paperwork for production records and audits.

Skills

Forklift operation

Team player

Communication skills

Reading routing/work orders

Counting

Supervision-free work

Overhead crane

MAPICS software

Ability to lift 40 lbs

Education

High School/GED

Tools

MAPICS

RF equipment

Overhead crane

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience,

Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

At Polaris Inc., we have fun doing what we love by driving change and innovation. We empower employees to take on challenging assignments and roles with an elevated level of responsibility in our agile working environment. Our people make us who we are, and we create incredible products and experiences that empower us to THINK OUTSIDE.

JOB SUMMARY: Transport materials and product from, to, and within department assigned. Process various inventory transactions while maintaining 99% inventory accuracy for your area of responsibility.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Use forklift to move materials and product within department as instructed. This may include steel coils, dies, baskets and containers, vinyl, welded components, etc.
• Load and unload trucks at shipping and receiving docks as instructed.
• Verifies part numbers, quantities, and purchase order information against packing slips.
• Team members are expected to work wherever needed based on training.
• Work in safe and healthy manner, strictly following all safety rules and regulations.
• Accurately complete paperwork required for production records. This includes items such as labor reporting, move tickets, SPC charts, manifests, etc.
• Maintain a neat, clean, orderly work area.
• Operate Radio Frequency equipment to transact inventory.
• Cycle count inventory and research problems.
• Process small parcel (UPS) shipments and receipts.
• Complete company provided training.
• Process outbound shipments and inbound receipts.
• Pick boxed merchandise from warehouse.
• Print bar code label to identify product.
• Operate forklift out-of-doors in a scrap dumping operation.
• Audits the warehouse inventory to reconcile locations against computer files.
• Investigates inventory discrepancies and concludes the most probable cause of errors.
• Prepares a daily report of audit results.
• Keys all warehouse inventory adjustments.
• Assists with statistical samples.
• Must be able to work overtime on short notice.
• Participate in PCI process. Perform special projects as assigned.

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

• High School degree or equivalent.
• Ability to operate numerous forklifts: electric stand-up, electric sit-down, L.P. and side load, in a warehouse environment.
• Ability to communicate well with others.
• Ability to read and understand routings, work orders, manifests, and production reports.
• Ability to count accurately.
• Certification as Polaris forklift driver required.
• Ability to take instructions and work with little supervision.
• Ability to operate overhead crane.
• Ability to use MAPICS computer software.
• Ability to work in a changing environment.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Team Player with focus on customer service and quality.

WORKING CONDITIONS See Human Resources

Base Pay Range

$21.72 - $25.74

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Visa sponsorship will not be provided. To qualify for this position, former employees must be eligible for rehire, and current employees must be in good standing.

City*

Huntsville

State*

Alabama

Job_Category

Warehouse

Job Code

Manufacturing Manufacturing

Affiliate Sponsor

Polaris