Material Handler - 3rd shift

Dover Corporation; Smithfield (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Dover Corporation in Smithfield, NC is seeking a Warehouse Associate to accurately pick, pack, and load products for shipment while maintaining safety and efficiency. You will document shipment details, operate forklifts, and process packages through major carriers like FEDEX and UPS.

The role requires an ability to work overtime, stand for long periods, and lift up to 50 pounds. A High School Diploma or GED is required, plus strong attention to detail and teamwork on a fast-paced warehouse

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be willing and able to work overtime including weekends.
• Ability to read, write and understand English.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment as required.
• Willingness to maintain safety policies and PPE.
• Able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds frequently.

Responsibilities

• Accurately pick and pack and load products for shipment, safely and efficiently.
• Document shipment freight characteristics and complete forms.
• Unload and load trailers, and maneuver with material handling equipment.
• Reposition trailers and consolidate inventory as needed.
• Process packages through carriers' systems (FEDEX, UPS).
• Maintain inventory accuracy and support Kanban processes.

Skills

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Scan guns

Job description

• Accurately pick and pack and load products for shipment while performing the tasks safely and efficiently.
• Accurately document shipment freight characteristics and complete forms.
• Adhere to process while performing tasks.
• Unload and load trailers in a safe and efficient manner.
• Perform material handling tasks using powered industrial equipment such as forklifts, safely and efficiently.
• Reposition trailers using material handling equipment.
• Process packages through parcel shipping carriers' systems such as FEDEX and UPS.
• Perform audits and verifying shipping accuracy to maintain highest level of customer satisfaction.
• Maintain accurate inventory.
• Consolidate inventory as needed.
• Accurately utilize Kanban systems.
• Utilize electronic shipping equipment such as scan guns, and strapping machines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Accurately pick and pack and load products for shipment while performing the tasks safely and efficiently.
• Accurately document shipment freight characteristics and complete forms.
• Adhere to process while performing tasks.
• Unload and load trailers in a safe and efficient manner.
• Perform material handling tasks using powered industrial equipment such as forklifts, safely and efficiently.
• Reposition trailers using material handling equipment.
• Process packages through parcel shipping carriers' systems such as FEDEX and UPS.
• Perform audits and verifying shipping accuracy to maintain highest level of customer satisfaction.
• Maintain accurate inventory.
• Consolidate inventory as needed.
• Accurately utilize Kanban systems.
• Utilize electronic shipping equipment such as scan guns, and strapping machines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preference for candidates with prior forklift experience.
• Preference for prior experience using computer as well as scan guns.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be willing and able to work overtime hours during the week as well as on weekends as business needs dictate.
• Must be willing and able to comply with all plant safety policies.
• Must have the ability to speak, read and write the English language.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment as required.
Must be willing and able to operate and maintain material handling equipment certification after having been trained.
• Lift up to 50 pounds frequently, Lift up to 75 pounds periodically with assistance.
• Strong preference for prior experience using computer as well as scan guns.
• Must be able to site/walk/stand for up to 10 hour a day and be involved with shipping activities on the warehouse floor throughout the required shift.
• Must be able to bend, push, pull and kneel.
• Must be able to work in weather extremes.
• Must be able to wear required PPE.
• Must be self-directed to work independently as well as possess the ability to work in a team environment.
• Must possess attention to detail as it pertains to accuracy as well as solid decision-making skills.