Material Handler I - 1st Shift

Husqvarnagroup; Blythewood (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Husqvarna currently seeks a warehouse associate responsible for safe receipt, storage, and retrieval of inventory and non-inventory materials. You will interpret orders, pick, pack, and ship customer orders using a warehouse management system and handling equipment.

The role requires high school education, ability to work overtime, and strong teamwork and communication. Candidates should be able to follow computer-driven tasks and maintain inventory integrity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Flexibility to overtime, off shifts, and weekends as needed.
• Good oral and written communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness for continual learning.
• Able to follow computer-generated instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate WMS to pick, pack, and ship orders and manage inventory movements.
• Use MHE (Cherry Picker, Counter-Balance, Reach/Turret Truck) to move parts.
• Perform barcode scans to verify inventory and rack locations.
• Handle inbound/outbound shipments and sign freight bills.
• Conduct cycle counts and assist with physical inventory activities.
• Maintain logs of packaging operations and BOM usage.
• Follow safety procedures and work with team to meet metrics.

Skills

WMS proficiency

MHE operation

Inventory accuracy

Cycle counting

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Handheld scanners

Job description

Position/Job Description

The primary focus is to perform all functions necessary for the safe, secure and accurate receipt, storage, and retrieval of inventory and non-inventory materials. Interpret various order inputs and computer instructions to accurately pick, pack, and ship customer orders.

Essential Duties

Each job function is not a requirement of each employee, but all job functions are a requirement of a position and/or department.

• Understand and utilize warehouse management system (WMS) computer commands and execute directed activities such as inventory, receiving, put-away/pick, and order fulfilment
• Operate at least one type of required material handling equipment (MHE), examples Cherry Picker, Counter-Balance, Reach Truck, and Turret Truck, to assist in picking/putting-away parts, placing them into totes and delivering to directed locations for further processing
• Perform accurate inventory transactions/movements by executing scanning of bar codes or similar fields to match systematic moves to physical relocations
• Initiate and comprehend computer instructions and handle exceptions (including handheld devices)
• Sign inbound freight bills noting damages and/or discrepancies
• Validate partial orders picked and consolidate into a master order when necessary
• Assume responsibility for inventory accuracy, in multiple functions such as pick, pack, and inbound receipt, among others
• Assist with physical inventory activities
• Perform cycle count activities
• Operate mechanical packaging machines
• Execute Bill of Material (BOM) functionality
• Maintain various logs of package parts operations
• Perform special tasks and assignments as required by management and supervisory personnel
• Use of computer equipment whether scanning or general input of commands

What We Are Looking For

• Minimum of high school education/GED.
• Ability to work overtime, off shifts, and weekends as needed is required
• Good oral/written communication and interpersonal skills, as well as a demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment is required
• A demonstrated willingness for continual learning and skill development is required.
• Able to take instructions from computer generated tasks
• Familiar with warehouse scanning equipment or general knowledge of computer equipment competency for information input
• Ability to work in team environment to participate in departmental metrics and instruction.
• Ability to take instructions and follow directions to assist in order processing activities
• Safety awareness for self and those around them
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 40 - 55 lbs.

Husqvarna provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.