Material Handler I

Sumitomo Machinery Corp of America in; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Material Handler I, where you will play a crucial role in the distribution center. This position offers a starting hourly rate of $18.50, with opportunities for increases based on experience. You will handle various materials, ensuring efficient loading, unloading, and stocking. Enjoy a range of benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a 401K plan with matching. This is a great opportunity for those looking to grow in a dynamic industrial environment while contributing to a vital team.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401K Match

Access to Certified Financial Planner

Access to LinkedIn Learning

YMCA Discount

Qualifications

• 1 year of material handling experience required.
• General knowledge of warehouse procedures is essential.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, move, and stock materials in the distribution center.
• Drive forklift and other equipment to move products.

Skills

Material Handling

Forklift Operation

Warehouse Procedures

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Turret

Order Picker

WAV (Walk Assist Vehicle)

Pallet Jack

Job description

Material Handler I (Project Management)

Hourly rate starting at $18.50 increase based on experience.
Benefits include:
Medical, Dental, VisionPaid Time Off- Including Birthday HoursLife and Accidental Death Insurance (Company Paid) Short and Long Term Disability Insurance (Company Paid) 401K, 401K Match- Access to Certified Financial Planner Access to LinkedIn Learning YMCA discount and more!

Purpose and Scope of Job:
Primarily responsible for loading, unloading, moving, and stocking materials in the distribution center.

Essential Functions (other duties may be assigned):
Receive, unpack, check, and store merchandise or materials. Fill requisitions and orders. Pack, crate, and ship products and materials to departments, or assembly lines. Drive forklift, turret, order picker, WAV (walk assist vehicle) or use pallet jacket to move bulk product to the proper destination point.

Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent. One (1) year of material handling experience. General knowledge of warehouse procedures. Any additional essential skills and/or knowledge as shown in the HRIS Career & Education > Skills section for incumbents holding this job title.

Work Conditions & Physical Environment:
Duties are performed in an industrial environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; twist; bend; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee must constantly lift, carry, move, push, and/or pull up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The employee may be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud. This position is designated as safety- sensitive. (Referenced Document Number 218001, SMAs Corporate Policies Procedure Manual, 33.0 Drug and Alcohol Use Policy).
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed.This job description does not serve as a contract nor does it limit the employers ability to establish or change the content, nature, or essential functions of this job.Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management.Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, reasonable accommodations will be considered for qualified individuals with a disability.