Material Handling Specialist Trainee

HANWHA PHILLY SHIPYARD, INC; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

HANWHA PHILLY SHIPYARD, INC is seeking a on-site warehouse worker to handle material, perform inventory tasks, and ensure safety protocols are followed. The role requires the ability to read work instructions, operate light equipment, and communicate across departments.

Candidates should be prepared for varying shifts and a tobacco-free, industrial environment. The position emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and adherence to PPE requirements, with duties including receiving, storage, and motion of

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in material handling, warehouse operations, or general labor preferred.
• Knowledge of metrics and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Work in accordance with CORE values.
• Follow all safety procedures, rules, and PPE requirements.
• Read and follow work instructions, procedures, and oral instructions for material handling tasks.
• Perform inventory tasks: cycle counts, consolidation, putaway, and repacking.
• Enter receipts and disbursements into the computer system.
• Operate forklifts and light material handling equipment as required.
• Communicate with purchasing, production, and other departments regarding deliveries and problems.
• Inspect material for damages, shortages, or discrepancies; complete reports as needed.
• Maintain organized, clean storage areas.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Adaptability

Team player

Thoroughness

Flexibility with shifts

Integrity

Detail-oriented

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Philadelphia
2100 Kitty Hawk Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19112, USA

Philadelphia
2100 Kitty Hawk Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19112, USA

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily after completing the training program. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Work in accordance with PSI’s CORE values.
• Ensure that all PSI safety procedures, rules, and regulations are followed and met.
• Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required.
• Read and follow work instructions, procedures, and oral instructions to ascertain material handling tasks.
• Perform inventory-related tasks such as cycle counts, consolidation, putaway, and repacking of materials.
• Enter receipts of goods, issues, disbursements, etc., into the computer system.
• Operate forklifts and similar light material handling equipment as required.
• Communicate with purchasing, production, and other departments regarding deliveries, especially any associated problems.
• Inspect material for obvious damages, shortages, overages, and other discrepancies. Complete necessary reports and forms.
• Maintain well-organized, tidy, and clean storage areas.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

COMPETENCIES:

• Adaptability to changing environments
• Willingness and ability to function as a team member
• Thoroughness
• Flexibility with schedule, including working various shifts/weekends as needed
• Integrity
• Detail-oriented

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• Previous experience in material handling, warehouse operations, or general labor is preferred.
• Knowledge of metrics and basic computer skills.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Environmental exposures are similar to those found in most heavy industrial settings and may include noise, heat, cold, vibration, dust, fumes, and smoke. Work may be carried on indoors or outdoors, and may involve exposure to inclement weather conditions.

Philly Shipyard is a TOBACCO-FREE facility.

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. A range of motion sufficient to perform heavy lifting, carrying, bending, kneeling, stooping, crawling, climbing, working at heights, extended walking, or standing, etc., is required. Employment in this position is contingent upon passing the medical examination. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and will be considered on a case-by-case basis for exemptions to these requirements in accordance with applicable law.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:

This is an on-site, full-time, safety-sensitive position. Standard days and hours of work vary by department, days, and hours determined by department schedules.

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time or without notice.

Philly Shipyard is committed to equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. The recruitment, selection, employment, placement, compensation, promotion, and training of employees during employment, shall be without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, veteran status, disability, age or any other characteristic protected by applicable law, except that the applicant must meet the minimum age requirement.

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