Runner/Material Handler

KSB Company; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

KSB Group is seeking a Runner/Material Handler to safely move, load, unload, pull, stage and restock materials within the warehouse and shop areas. The role reports to Senior Logistics Supervisor and emphasizes accuracy, safety, and teamwork.

Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma, 1 year of warehouse experience, and forklift certification. This is a full-time, hourly position with standard hours and potential overtime.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year experience in warehouse environment.
• Must be certified (or obtain certification) for forklift operation.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment.
• Load and unload trucks, crates, pallets, and other materials.
• Pull and stage materials for restocking and job requirements.
• Return unused excess materials from jobs to appropriate warehouse locations.
• Verify materials and quantities for accuracy.
• Manage time to ensure quality and quantity per KSB standards.
• Maintain positive relations with colleagues and interface with internal/external customers.
• Organize and maintain records, files, and databases.
• Pay attention to detail for parts, IDs, and packing lists.
• Follow ISO 9001, 14001, 18001 guidelines.

Skills

Forklift operation

Material handling

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

Forklift certification

Job description

KSB is a leading supplier of pumps, valves and related service. Our reliable, high-efficiency products are used in applications wherever fluids need to be transported or shut off, covering everything from building services, industry and water transport to waste water treatment, power plant processes and mining. Founded in 1871 in Frankenthal, Germany, the company has a presence on all continents with its own sales and marketing organisations and manufacturing facilities. Around the globe, more than 190 service centres and around 3,500 service specialists are on hand to provide local inspection, servicing, maintenance and repair services under the KSB SupremeServ brand. Innovative technology that is the fruit of KSB’s research and development activities forms the basis for the company’s success.

People. Passion. Performance. It is these three success factors that make KSB the company it is today.

At KSB, we recognise that it is people who actually make the difference – the people we employ and the people we serve. This is why we are committed to equal rights and treatment worldwide and never lose sight of the aspects ecology and sustainability when manufacturing our products.

Position Title: Runner/Material Handler

Reports To: Senior Logistics Supervisor

Position Summary

• As a runner and material handler, you will be responsible for safely and efficiently moving, loading, unloading, pulling, staging, restocking materials within the warehouse and shop areas.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment Safely.
• Load and unload trucks, crates, pallets, and other materials.
• Pull and stage materials for restocking and job requirements.
• Return unused excess materials from jobs to appropriate warehouse locations.
• Verify materials and quantities for accuracy.
• Time Management – Ensure quality and quantity of work is performed in accordance to KSB standards.
• Team Player – Maintains positive relationships; supports colleagues; demonstrates a positive attitude.
• Organization and Administrative Skills – Organizing and maintaining records, files, and databases.
• Detail Oriented – Demonstrated attention to detail (parts, identification numbers, component part numbers, bill of lading, packing lists) when retrieving, packing, and shipping for KSB.
• Communication – Able to speak, read and write in English. Interface with internal and external customers and suppliers.
• Store shipping materials and supplies to maintain inventory of stock.
• Follow guidelines of ISO 9001; ISO 14001; ISO 18001.
• Manually handle, repack, or restack pallets of finished product and help with physical inventory.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education / Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Minimum 1 year experience in warehouse environment. Must be certified (or obtain certification) for forklift operation.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• This is a full-time, hourly position. Normal hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 4:00 pm, 40 hours a week; with possible requirement of extended hours.

Salary Range: $16 - $19/hr

EOE/M/F/D/V Drug Free Environment

KSB Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. KSB makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

We value employees who take the initiative and are committed to our company; Employees who take responsibility and for whom business success is the focus of their actions. In return, we offer fair framework conditions for collective wages and pensions, flexible working time models, individual training opportunities and the best career prospects.