Material Handler I

Motion; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Motion Industries is seeking a Material Handler in Merrillville, IN. This role involves shipping, receiving, order fulfillment, returns, and storage. The position requires lifting, forklift operation, and following written and verbal instructions.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and 0–2 years of related experience, with basic math and computer skills. You may drive duties and work after hours as needed.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED and 0–2 years of related experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment and follow written and oral instructions.
• Basic computing and information processing skills are required.
• Must be able to perform basic math operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).

Responsibilities

• Unload and direct movement of shipments from shipping/receiving to storage/work areas.
• Verify and record incoming/outgoing shipments in the Warehouse Management System.
• Gather and place items into order picking containers for outbound shipments.
• Prepare packing slips, shipping labels, and bills of lading.
• Keep warehouse areas and equipment clean and well-maintained.
• Replenish stock from reserve locations as needed.
• Operate a forklift; may perform driving duties.
• Work after hours as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Reading & following instructions

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Driver's license

Hazardous materials handling certification

Job description

Summary

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.

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.

Job Duties

• Unloads 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 & Experience

Typically requires a high school diploma or GED and zero (0) to two (2) years of related experience or an equivalent combination.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Ability 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 Responsibility

Budget Responsibility

No

Company 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.

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.