Material Handler I

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

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation

Sick pay

Holiday pay

Job summary

Motion Industries is seeking a Material Handler to perform physical and administrative material-handling duties in a fast-paced warehouse environment. The role includes unloading shipments, recording data in the WMS, preparing shipping documents, and replenishing stock.

Forklift operation is required and some after-hours work may be needed. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and 0–2 years of related experience, with basic computer skills and the ability to lift up to 150 pounds

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 0–2 years of related experience.
• Basic computer skills and ability to perform simple math.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.

Responsibilities

• Unloads and directs movement of shipments from shipping and receiving platform to storage and work areas.
• Verifies and records incoming and outgoing shipments in the Warehouse Management System.
• Gathers, verifies, and places items into order picking containers for outgoing shipments.
• Prepares packing slips, shipping labels, bills of lading, and other required documents.
• Maintains clean, orderly warehouse areas and equipment.
• Replenishes stock from reserve locations as needed.
• Operates a forklift and may perform driving duties.
• Works after hours as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

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.JOB 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.