Material Handler II

KGP Telecommunications, LLC; Brodhead (PA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) match

Generous PTO

Pet insurance

Job summary

KGPCo in the United States is seeking a Warehouse Associate to support distribution facility operations, packing, loading, and order preparation. Under direct supervision, you will perform duties from picking to receiving, ensure accuracy of shipments, and uphold safety standards in a moderate noise environment.

Overtime may be required. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, warehouse experience, and basic math and communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Prior warehouse experience and ability to work in a team.
• Familiarity with pallet jack, RF equipment, and basic safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Pack, seal, and label product as required.
• Move, sort, kit, load and unload cartons, orders, pallets, or other into/out of trailers.
• Ensure proper, efficient, and accurate use of all processes.
• Clean, organize, sweep, scrub all areas of the facility and keep workspace orderly.
• Read shipment summaries, purchase orders, packing lists, and related documents.
• Achieve over 99% accuracy in picking and preparing sales orders.
• Achieve over 99% accuracy in receiving and putting up purchase orders.
• Identify areas for process improvements in picking, receiving, packing, and returns.
• Maintain >90% to standard with >80% activity measured.
• Perform other duties related to department.

Skills

Reading & writing

Basic math

Communication

Education

High school diploma / GED

Prior warehouse experience

Tools

Pallet jack

RF equipment

Forklift or picker

Job description

Overview

KGPCo is the go-to partner to Communications Service Providers. Our customers rely on our extensive range of network solutions and services to help them build, maintain, and transform networks that connect the world.

The communications industry is evolving every day and we are at the frontline of these innovations. From ground to cloud, the work we do is transforming networks and impacting communities nationwide. It’s work that happens because of our motivated teams of doers and problem solvers.

Our Core Values define how we do business:

• The Customer is Everything
• Relationships Matter. All of Them
• Question Things. Take Action
• Work Hard. Work Smart. Enjoy the Experience
• Growth Mindset

It’s not just a job – it’s a step in your career!

Responsibilities

SUMMARY

Under direct supervision performs various warehouse duties relating to the distribution facility and general warehousing functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Pack, seal, and label product as required.
• Move, sort, kit, load and unload cartons, orders, pallets, or other into and out of trailers or to designated areas.
• Ensure proper, efficient, and accurate use of all processes.
• Clean, organize, sweep, scrub all areas of the facility while ensuring personal workspace is always kept orderly.
• Read shipment summaries, purchase orders, packing lists, bill of materials, and other documents related to the position within the DC.
• Perform all duties as it relates to picking and preparing sales orders accurately over 99% of the time.
• Perform all duties as it relates to receiving and putting up purchase orders accurately over 99% of the time.
• Ability to identify key areas of improvement as it pertains to maintaining picking order, receiving product, pack, recovery, returns; improving processes and procedures to ensure all aspects of the position are performed correctly and accurately.
• Must perform greater than 90% to standard with over 80% measured activity.
• Perform other duties related to department.

Overtime may be required based on business need.

SAFETY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adhere to, promote, and accept responsibility for compliance to Federal and Local Occupational Safety and Health Regulations, Industry Consensus Standards, and KGP Injury and Illness Prevention Program Manual.
• Participate in job site safety/hazard analysis.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Prior warehouse experience.
• Working knowledge of pallet jack and RF equipment.
• Experience with Forklift or Picker preferred.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination and attention to detail.
• Must be able to work and communicate effectively in a team environment.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Ability to read and understand basic instructions, short communications, and memos; draft simple written correspondence; and effectively communicate in one-on-one or small group settings with customers, clients, and colleagues.
• Proficiency in adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing. Capable of performing calculations involving American currency and standard units of weight, volume, and distance.
• The ability to follow written, verbal, or diagram-based instructions and solve problems involving concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is required to walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel or crouch, talk and hear. The employee must regularly lift 5-50 lbs, and occasionally lift over 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Supplemental insurance plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with Company match
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick/safe time
• Pet insurance for our non-human family members

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law