Material Handler (2nd Shift) - Atlanta - West Fulton GA

APL Logistics; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 57,859,000 - 66,125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Sick time

Holidays

Company Bonus Plan

401(k) PLAN

Medical coverage

EAP

Job summary

APL Logistics in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Material Handler to locate, load and stage customer product on pallets and racks using hand and non-motorized equipment. You will count, weigh and record units, prepare trailers, and assist in inventories.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to read instructions, basic math, and teamwork. Benefits include vacation, holidays, 401(k), health coverage, and a company bonus plan. Shift differential may apply.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years warehouse or related work experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend basic instructions, to interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedures.
• Ability to operate non-motorized equipment, conveyor systems, Warehouse Management Systems, Packing material systems.
• Ability to write legibly.
• Must have basic math skills.
• Must have attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate in a professional and positive manner.
• Language skills - English.
• Must be a Team Player.

Responsibilities

• Pulling orders and loading/unloading with hand and non-motorized equipment, following procedures and safety rules.
• Count, weigh and record units on daily production sheets.
• Prepare trailers and complete paperwork such as Bills of Lading and reports.
• Load picked orders according to instructions and ensure proper sequencing.
• Unload, move, stack and stage products safely and accurately.
• Inspect and prepare trailers before loading to preserve product quality.
• Assist in building, maintaining and inventories and safety/5S participation.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Non-motorized equipment

WMS

Packing systems

Basic math

Attention to detail

Team player

English

Safety rules

Tools

Conveyor systems

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Material Handler locates and loads by hand and with non-motorized equipment customer product onto/from pallets, trays racks and shelves; counts, weighs and records number of units of materials handled; completes specialized order processing for loading by stenciling, shrink wrapping, labeling and consolidating as required on order; prepares trailers prior to loading product by inspecting and cleaning as needed to ensure product preservation; assists in building and grounds maintenance; assists in physical inventories.

Responsibilities

Pulling Orders

• Accurately locate and load, by hand and with non-motorized equipment, customer product onto/from pallets, trays, racks and shelves according to established procedures and safety regulations.
• Count, weigh and record number of units of materials handled on daily production sheet.
• Complete specialized order processing for loading by stenciling, shrink wrapping, labeling and consolidating as required on order.

Loading & Unloading

• Remove samples of materials, label with identifying information and take them to a laboratory for analysis before loading.
• Load picked orders according to specifications and sequence on the customer-generated Loading Diagram or instructions, completing appropriate paperwork including Bill of Lading, Pick Report, Trailer Audit and Lot Verification.
• Unload, move, stack and stage customer products and materials by hand and with non-motorized equipment, keeping appropriate records and reports.

Operating & Maintenance - Equipment and Grounds

• Daily inspect, repair, or make adjustments before operating tow-motor vehicles, following safety and maintenance instructions.
• Prepare trailers prior to loading product by inspecting and cleaning as needed to ensure product preservation.
• Assists in building and grounds maintenance to ensure that the facility is maintained in a clean, neat, safe and orderly manner.

Reports

• Complete activity and statistical reports as assigned by supervisor.
• Assist in physical inventories, ensuring facility and contents are secure.

Miscellaneous

• Provide other services such as housekeeping activities, assembling crates to contain products and/or moving loose materials to containers as directed by supervisor.
• Participates in all Safety and 5S requirements

Key Results

• Apply the APL Logistics Continuous Improvement (ACI) Model for operational efficiency to improve business process, increase proficiency and increase efficiency through waste elimination.
• Apply the 5S Lean methodology to sustain a safe, clean and orderly facility.
• Position requires the incumbent’s performance to meet and occasionally exceed standards as set by the company for safety, food safety, sanitation, quality, productivity and customer services.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years warehouse or related work experience
• Ability to read and comprehend basic instructions, to interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedures
• Ability to operate non-motorized equipment, conveyor systems, Warehouse Management Systems, Packing material systems
• Ability to write legibly
• Must have basic math skills
• Must have attention to detail
• Ability to communicate in a professional and positive manner
• Language skills - English
• Must be a Team Player

Additional Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of distribution and warehousing preferred
• Teamwork - showing a commitment to teamwork and collaboration.
• Respect - extending dignity and respect to all people.
• Integrity - fostering trust and a positive work environment.
• Innovation - bringing creativity to the workplace.
• Customer Focus - achieving Company, department, and personal goals through a strong customer focus.

The hourly wage for this position is $20.50, plus shift differential.

Benefits

• Vacation
• 6 days sick time
• 8 paid holidays
• 1 paid "Personal Holiday"
• Company Bonus Plan
• 401(K) SAVE Plan
• Annual Fixed Contribution
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life & Disability coverage
• Voluntary Benefits
• Accident/Critical Illness/Hospital Indemnity Benefits
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer funding and wellness incentives
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Referral Program