Material Handler - Shipping and Receiving

Geiger; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage

Generous benefits starting on the first day

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

A manufacturing company located in Atlanta, Georgia is seeking dedicated talent to manage the receipt and storage of raw and finished goods. Key responsibilities include verifying product quantities, operating equipment safely, and maintaining a clean work area. Candidates should possess a high school diploma or GED and demonstrate strong teamwork and basic math skills. Opportunities for growth and competitive hourly wages are offered to those committed to excellence and team success.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform essential job functions satisfactorily.
• Competency in basic math required.
• Must pass drug and alcohol tests.

Responsibilities

• Receive, store, and pull raw and finished goods accurately.
• Verify quantities and ensure proper labeling for shipments.
• Operate equipment safely and perform daily inspections.

Skills

Basic math skills

Ability to read and understand instructions

Cooperation within a team

Adaptability to changing environment

Strong sense of urgency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Why Join Us

If you're looking for a fulfilling manufacturing career, you've come to the right place. At Geiger, we’re searching for dedicated manufacturing talent to support our business growth. We offer a competitive hourly wage, generous benefits that start on your first day, and endless possibilities for career growth. Connect with our hiring team today to learn more.

Our purpose is design for the good of humankind. It’s the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of Geiger means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows Geiger to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.

General Purpose

Receive, store, and pull raw and finished goods through the facility in an accurate, safe and timely manner, along with the proper part tracking documentation.

Essential Functions

• Verify quantities and ensure proper labeling of product on order and/or shipping memos being pulled for shipment; verify orders pulled by other material handlers.
• Pull raw and finished goods for orders and shipping memos in a timely manner with 100 percent record accuracy.
• Tag parts correctly using load list, routings, or ICOs as needed. Tag parts with correct labels to specify the destination.
• Actively participates in improvement activities within current department or other departments.
• Change hi-lo battery as necessary. Wear appropriate safety equipment as posted in battery changing area.
• Commit to meeting overtime requirements.
• Complete required paperwork correctly to ensure record accuracy.
• Consolidating raw and finished goods to ensure sufficient open locations are maintained to handle incoming product.
• Depending on work location may follow ISO work instructions related to position and other departmental requirements.
• Flexibility to meet team, department, and plant goals.
• Know and practice corporate, plant, and department safety guidelines.
• Load finished product onto trailers for shipment in a neat and organized manner, always remembering to identify on orders product that went into a particular trailer.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area, free from excess debris on floor, racks, and outside dock areas using 5S principles.
• Make sure hi-lo license is kept current.
• Must have a sense of urgency and a strong will to satisfy our customers.
• Operate equipment (stand‑up hi‑los, order pickers, pallet cars, fork lifts, etc.) in a safe manner, ensuring that hi‑lo equipment is kept clean and free of debris. Perform daily safety inspections and checklists. Communicates problems or issues to the maintenance department.
• Participate in inventory location, physical inventory, and cycle count program as needed.
• Perform paperwork accuracy checks and quality control inspections as required.
• Work independently without direct supervision.

Qualifications

Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives. 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/Experience:
One of the following is required: (1) High school diploma or its equivalent (GED for example), (2) work experience which demonstrates performance competency.

Skills and Abilities

• Competent in basic math skills, such as adding and subtracting.
• Able to read, understand, communicate, and interpret written and verbal instructions, work documentation, policies and practices, etc.
• Able to work cooperatively within the team as well as with members of other teams to meet goals.
• Willing to adapt to a continually changing environment.
• Committed to team success through reliable attendance.
• If not currently holding a hi-lo license, employee must pass all required tests within thirty days of accepting the position.
• Must have a sense of urgency and be able to follow written and verbal instruction explicitly.
• This position requires passing a drug and alcohol test.

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 job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must pass vision test administered by the employee clinic. Able to bend, twist, and stand. Depending on work location, must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Depending on work location, must be able to move items weighing up to 360 lbs with assistance, including hi-lo’s, lift assists, hand trucks, dollies, and/or work teams.

Who We Hire?

Simply put, we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. MillerKnoll is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We’re committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.

This organization participates in E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification. In general, MillerKnoll positions are closed within 45 days and are open for applications for a minimum of 5 days. We encourage our prospective candidates to submit their application(s) expediently so as not to miss out on our opportunities. We frequently post new opportunities and encourage prospective candidates to check back often for new postings.

MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process or to perform essential job functions and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at [e-mail].