Material Handler - Unloader

VisionWorks; Schertz (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Visionworks in Texas is seeking a warehouse associate to perform basic warehousing duties including order fulfillment and packing from multiple distribution locations. You will use hand-held scanners, printers and PCs, following established procedures to ensure safety, accuracy and productivity.

This role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, standing for long periods, and working varied shifts including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 1–3 years of related warehouse/manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to read English for safety rules and procedures.
• Ability to operate scanners and basic PC equipment.

Responsibilities

• Comprehensive understanding of picking and stocking documents and handheld scanners.
• Pack, store and redistribute items in an orderly fashion.
• Assist with training new hires and other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Communicate and escalate with peers and supervisors as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment, workstations and facility.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Adaptability

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Handheld scanners

PCs/Printers

Job description

Summary:

Basic warehousing duties, including order fulfillment and packing an assortment of products with various order types, from multiple distribution locations. Able to perform duties via manual documents or computerized devices in accordance with established operational and inventory control procedures. All associates will receive training to ensure mastery of specific skill sets with an emphasis on Safety, Accuracy, and Productivity.

Pay Class and Pay

Pay Class: Full Time

Pay: $15.00 - $15.87 per hour

Essential Responsibilities:

• Comprehensive understanding of picking and stocking documents, labels, and hand held computerized scanners, personal computers and printing devices.
• Properly identify task list for picking assignment.
• Pack, store and redistribute items in an orderly fashion.
• Picking and stocking of merchandise from pre-defined designated storage bin locations.
• Ability to meet or exceed established production goals.
• Use best practices and inventory controls to prevent inventory shrinkage.
• Assist with training new hires and other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Ability to communicate and escalate with peers and principles.
• Ensure and maintain the cleanliness of all equipment, workstations and overall facility.
• Practice and comply with all regulations promoting a safe and healthy work place environment

Education:

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience preferred

Experience & Background:

• One (1) to three (3) years of related manufacturing experience preferred
• Ability to operate personal computer or computerized scanning and printing devices

Language Skills:

Ability to read English in order to interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Mathematical Skills:

General mathematical skills to include basic adding, subtracting, multiplication and division

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to think logically in following procedures and instructions
• General problem solving abilities
• Exhibit sound and accurate judgment and demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness

Essential Responsibilities related to Physical Demands/Work Environment:

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 essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is required to stand, use hands and fingers to handle, feel, pick or pinch, and talk or hear most of the time. The associate is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The associate must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The noise level in this location is moderate (use of computers, printers and machines). Limit weight for lifting, pulling and pushing is no more than 50 pounds. When lifting loads heavier than 50 pounds, requirement is to use two or more people to lift the load. Ability to work varying schedules to include nights, weekends and holidays.

Physical Demands Activity Breakdown

• Stand: Over 2/3
• Walk: Over 2/3
• Sit: None
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel: Over 2/3
• Reach with Hands and Arms: Over 2/3
• Climb or balance: Under 1/3
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Under 1/3
• Talk or hear: Over 2/3

Essential Responsibilities related to Behavioral Characteristics:

• Strong Attention to Detail
• Adaptability/Flexibility
• Multi-Tasking
• Willingness to Learn
• Ability to prioritize detailed tasks with minimal input to accomplish daily and long-term goals
• Ability to work onsite and participate in interactive onsite meetings on a regular and predictable basis.
• Ability to initiate immediate interaction, coordination and collaboration with team members, clients, customers etc.
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Visionworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer.With regard to all employment practices, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or current military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local law.We strive to employ and promote only those applicants and employees who are best suited for open positions and who possess the necessary skills, education and qualifications for the job.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.