Material Handler - Toledo

Contec Inc.; Ohio; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Warehouse Clerk to support logistics and quality in a fast-paced environment. This role involves loading and unloading materials, operating forklifts, and managing shipping documentation to ensure timely deliveries. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative setting, focusing on customer satisfaction and efficiency. Join a team that values safety, quality, and integrity while contributing to the success of a dynamic warehouse operation. If you are detail-oriented and enjoy working in a team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse operations and logistics.
• Ability to operate forklifts and manage shipping documentation.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload materials, ensuring accuracy in shipments.
• Process shipping and receiving documentation for timely deliveries.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Logistical Support

Quality Control

Customer Service

Documentation Management

Education

High School Diploma

HazMat Certification

Tools

Forklift

Pallet Jack

Computer

Job description

Overview

The primary purpose of the Warehouse Clerk position is to provide clerical, logistical & quality support for the warehouse. To help facilitate quality orders that are shipped on time by loading, unloading and moving materials within or near warehouse or work site and by performing the following duties.

Responsibilities

· Reads pick lists and other documents or follows oral instructions to ascertain materials or pallets to be moved.

· Loads and unloads materials onto or from trucks, pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand.

· Operates forklift to load truck, and to assist in loading or moving materials, pallets and products. Utilizes strapping or bracing to prevent shifting or damage in transit, as needed.

· Confirms incoming goods part number and quantity match delivery notes and BOL and there is not any damage to goods. Labels incoming goods with receiving labels.

· Process and schedules outbound shipments to and from all destinations for multiple modes of transport (ground and air as applicable) when needed.

· When required, works closely with internal departments and domestic and international carriers (ground, and air) to facilitate and track the movement of products and packages to ensure that they reach predetermined destinations within deadlines. Secure necessary shipping details for export shipments

· Processes all aspects of shipping and receiving documentation (Commercial Invoices, Delivery Notes, customs declarations, billing and documentation of export orders, NAFTA certs., etc.) and provides these documents to the necessary parties to ensure timely clearance, remission of correct duties and proper completion of deliveries when needed.

· Maintains transportation and distribution procedures to ensure efficiency and select appropriate methods to minimize costs and maximize customer satisfaction.

· Corrects any erroneous information which causes failure of transmission and consults with appropriate consultant of the freight forwarders for guidance if necessary.

· Participates and works within ISO 9001 quality standards guidelines in accordance with Contec’s quality goals.

· Others may be assigned.

Competencies

Customer Focus: Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gains insight into external customer needs.

Communicates Effectively: Provides timely tracking and other helpful information to internal and external customers; is effective in a variety of communication settings: one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization one-on-one, among diverse styles and position levels.

Listens Effectively: Attentively listens to others and has the patience to hear people out; can accurately restate the opinions of customers even when they disagree.

Decision Making: Makes good decisions in a timely manner based upon history of the customer, experience and judgement; sought out by others for advice and solutions.

Collaboration: Works cooperatively with internal and external customers to ensure customer satisfaction.

Problem Solving: Asks the right questions to accurately analyze situations; looks beyond the obvious and doesn’t stop at the first answers.

Being Resilient: Handles and manages crises effectively; is confident under pressure with shipping and receiving of products and customer demand.

Time Management: Uses their time effectively and efficiently and gives proper attention to each customer’s needs; is able to prioritize based on customer needs and circumstances.

Ensures Accountability: Follows through on commitments and acts with a clear sense of ownership of internal and external customers.

Other competencies:

· Performs duties with the highest regard for safety and quality.

· Ability to work in a team environment.

· Ability to understand and follow site protocols, policies and procedures.

· Able to demonstrate support and adherence to Contec’s core values: respect for others, doing “whatever it takes” within Contec’s core values, vision and strategic direction, exhibiting integrity, having a tolerance for risk, understanding there is life outside of work, enjoying the ride.

Qualifications/Requirements

HazMat Certified (DOT) preferred, and Licensed Fork Lift Operator.

Physical Demands

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

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to communicate and converse with others. The associate is regularly required to operate a forklift and/or a pallet jack. The associate frequently is required to stand or sit; move and traverse, use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The associate will regularly operate equipment, inspect, retrieve, communicate, converse with, discern, and convey information. The associate is occasionally required to work atop or ascend/descend. The associate must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

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

While performing the duties of this job, the associate regularly works between an office and warehouse environment where they will be around moving warehouse equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks, stretch wrappers, etc.). That work can be fast paced at times as there are deadlines that must be met. Equipment used includes a computer, calculator, printer, telephone, copier, scanner and fax machine. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.