Material Handler I

Motion Industries (MOT); Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Motion Industries in Louisville seeks a Material Handler to support shipping, receiving and order fulfillment. Under close supervision, you will lift heavy items, operate a forklift and help move goods through the warehouse.

You will verify shipments in the Warehouse Management System, prepare packing slips, shipping labels and bills of lading, replenish stock, and keep work areas clean and safe. A high school diploma or GED and 0–2 years related experience are typical requirements; forklift

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 0–2 years related experience.
• Certified to operate a forklift and handle hazardous material shipments.
• Ability to follow oral/written/diagram instructions.

Responsibilities

• Unload shipments and direct movement to storage and work areas.
• Verify and record shipments in Warehouse Management System.
• Prepare packing slips, shipping labels, bills of lading.
• Replenish primary stock from reserve locations as needed.
• Operate a forklift and perform after-hours duties if required.
• Maintain clean, safe and organized work areas.

Skills

Teamwork

Instruction following

Basic computer skills

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or GED

0-2 years experience

Tools

Forklift operation certification

Driver's license

Hazardous materials certification

Job description

Material Handler ISUMMARY:Under close supervision, the Material Handler performs physical and administrative tasks related to material handling such as shipping, receiving, order fulfillment, returns, and storage. This position lifts heavy items and operates a forklift.Work Shift: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 5:30PMJOB DUTIESUnloads and directs movement of shipments from shipping and receiving platform to storage and work areas.Verifies and records incoming and outgoing shipments within the Warehouse Management System to ensure shipments include correct product, quality, and quantity.Gathers, verifies, and places items into order picking container for outgoing shipments.Prepares packing slips, shipping labels, bills of lading, and other required documents.Ensures warehouse work areas and equipment are clean, orderly, and properly maintained.Replenishes primary stock shelves from reserve stock locations as needed.Operates a forklift.Works after hours as needed.May perform driving duties.Performs other duties as assigned.EDUCATION & EXPERIENCETypically requires a high school diploma or GED and zero (0) to two (2) years of related experience or an equivalent combination.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIESAbility to work as a team in a fast-paced environment.Possess the ability to comprehend and carry-out instructions provided in oral, written, and diagram format.Basic computer skills, including information processing required.Ability to perform basic mathematical functions in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to regularly stand, walk, talk, hear, and lift occasionally sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, or crawl. Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 150 pounds, with assistance as necessary.LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS: Certified to operate a forklift. Valid driver’s license. Certified to handle hazardous material shipments.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: No Supervisory ResponsibilityBUDGET RESPONSIBILITY: NoCOMPANY INFORMATION: Motion Industries offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.DISCLAIMER: This job description illustrates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and skills required. Management retains the right to add or modify duties at any time.Not the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by joining our Talent Community on jobs.genpt.com or create an account to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.