Material Handler & Equipment Operator - 1st Shift

Emerson Electric Co.; Southaven (MS); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Emerson Electric Co. in Southaven, MS is seeking a Material Handler (Equipment Operator) for 1st shift. You will load/unload, move goods, and support daily operations with emphasis on safe, accurate processing of shipments.

The role requires ability to read shipping documents, operate handheld RF scanners, and work with system software to route shipments. Join a team focused on quality, efficiency, and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work frequently on and off powered industrial equipment.
• Ability to read Bills of Lading and identify errors.
• General knowledge of shipping class codes.
• Understanding of shipping standards and regulations.
• Ability to identify cross-system issues when processing shipments.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to use system software to determine appropriate processing of shipments.
• Ability to lift and move heavy material.
• Effective and efficient use of a handheld RF scanner.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks to keep shipments moving.
• Put away incoming freight and replenish orders for daily operations.
• Transport finished goods to shipping area and support housekeeping for a clean workspace.
• Maintain safety practices on and off equipment per Emerson and regulatory standards.
• Meet department quality, attendance, and productivity expectations.
• Assist and train new team members on processes and systems.

Skills

Powered equipment

Bills of Lading

Shipping codes

Shipping standards

Cross-system issues

Problem solving

RF scanner

Heavy lifting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

JDE

Job description

Emerson Electric Co. in Southaven, MS is seeking a Material Handler (Equipment Operator) for 1st shift. You will load/unload, move goods, and support daily operations with emphasis on safe, accurate processing of shipments.

The role requires ability to read shipping documents, operate handheld RF scanners, and work with system software to route shipments. Join a team focused on quality, efficiency, and on-time delivery.