Material Handler I - Warehouse Associate - Daytime Work Shifts Available

Genuine Parts Company; Latham (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Genuine Parts Company in Latham, NY is seeking a Material Handler I to perform shipping, receiving, and storage tasks under close supervision. This role entails lifting heavy items and operating a forklift to move goods within the warehouse.

Daytime shifts with opportunities for growth; starting pay is $20.00 per hour, with periodic increases based on performance. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and up to two years of related experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 0–2 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Unloads and directs movement of shipments to storage/work areas.
• Verifies and records shipments in the Warehouse Management System for accuracy.
• Gathers and places items into order containers for outgoing shipments.
• Prepares packing slips, shipping labels, bills of lading, and other documents.
• Keeps warehouse areas and equipment clean, orderly, and maintained.
• Operates a forklift and may perform driving duties as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Follow Instructions

Basic Computer Skills

Math Skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Material Handler I

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.

LOCATION

301 Old Niskayuna Rd. Latham NY 12110

COMPENSATION

Starting pay $20.00/Hour - Pay increases every six months based on performance.

WORK SHIFT

Daytime Work Hours

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.