Senior Material Handler (1st Shift) - Lewisville TX

APL Logistics; Lewisville (TX); On-site; USD 44,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

6 days sick time

8 paid holidays

1 paid Personal Holiday

Company Bonus Plan

401(K) SAVE Plan

Annual Fixed Contribution

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life &amp

Job summary

APL Logistics in Lewisville, TX seeks an experienced warehouse associate to load/unload, stage and move customer products using forklifts and reach trucks. You will perform inventory counts, prepare orders, and maintain safety and QA standards.

This full-time role offers steady M-F hours, 22 USD hourly, and a benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off. Qualifications include forklift certification and at least two years of tow motor experience; familiarity with

Qualifications

• Two (2) years forklift/tow motor experience required.
• Forklift certification required.
• Proficiency with equipment: sit-down forklift, reach, slip sheet, and RF unit.

Responsibilities

• Accurately locate and load/unload customer products onto/from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves using manual methods or motorized equipment.
• Count, weigh, and record units handled on daily production sheets.
• Complete specialized order processing: stenciling, slip-sheeting, shrink-wrapping, labeling, and consolidating as required.
• Inspect and prepare trailers, ensure safety, maintenance, and reporting of any defective equipment.
• Load/pull orders and complete paperwork such as Bills of Lading, Pick Reports, Trailer Audits, and Lot Verifications.
• Assist in inventory and maintain facility cleanliness and orderliness.

Skills

Forklift operation

Tow motor operation

RF unit operation

Education

Forklift Certification

Tools

Sit-down forklift

Reach truck

Slip sheet equipment

EPJ

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Provides warehouse services assigned through safe, efficient, cost effective and accurate handling of customer products and material using specially equipped trucks such as slips-sheet, clamps and reach. This position may involve all phases of loading, unloading, staging and storage of customer's product as well as the use of computer equipment.

Overview

JOB DESCRIPTION

Provides warehouse services assigned through safe, efficient, cost effective and accurate handling of customer products and material using specially equipped trucks such as slips-sheet, clamps and reach. This position may involve all phases of loading, unloading, staging and storage of customer's product as well as the use of computer equipment.

Responsibilities

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accurately locate and load, both by hand and using appropriate motorized equipment (i.e., forklift truck), customer product onto/from pallets, trays, racks and shelves according to established procedures and safety regulations. Is able to operate special equipment as necessary, such as a turret clamp and slip sheet equipment and RF unit (if applicable).
• Count, weigh and record number of units of materials handled on daily production sheet.
• Complete specialized order processing for loading by stenciling, slip-sheeting, shrink wrapping, labeling and consolidating as required on order.

Operating & Maintenance - Equipment and Grounds

• Assign / verify trailers to appropriate dock and/or yard location, trailers locked to dock-lock and/ or chocking the wheels (if applicable), following all safety rules and Company policy.
• Daily inspect and repair or make adjustments before operating tow-motor vehicles, following safety and maintenance instructions, completing the tow-motor inspection sheet at the beginning of each shift and/or assigned to another piece of equipment; report immediately any defective equipment to supervisor.
• Prepare trailers prior to loading product by inspecting and cleaning as needed to ensure product preservation.
• Assists in building and grounds maintenance to ensure that the facility is maintained in a clean, neat safe and orderly manner.

Loading & Unloading

• Load picked orders or (pull & load) according to policies and procedures, completing appropriate paperwork including Bill of Lading, Pick Report, Trailer Audit and Lot Verification.
• Unload, move, stack and stage customer products and materials both by hand and using forklift or other power equipment, keeping appropriate records and reports.

Reports

• Complete activity and statistical reports as assigned by supervisor.
• Assist in physical inventories ensuring facility and contents are secure.

Miscellaneous

• Provide other services such as sanitation requirement activities, assembling crates (boxes) to contain products, and/or moving loose materials to containers as directed by supervisor and/or team leader.

Health, Safety and Environment

• Follow basic mandatory work instructions (including use of personal protection equipment where relevant) to safeguard the environment and the wellbeing of oneself and others.

Additional Information

• Apply the APL Logistics Continuous Improvement (ACI) Model for operational efficiency to improve business process, increase proficiency and increase efficiency through waste elimination.
• Apply the 5S Lean methodology to sustain a safe, clean and orderly facility.
• Position requires the incumbent’s performance to meet and occasionally exceed standards as set by the company for warehouse safety, food safety, sanitation, quality, productivity and customer service.

Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications

• Forklift Certification

Experience

• Preferred two (2) years forklift/tow motor experience required (forklift certification required).
• Equipment: Sit down and/or slip sheet, EPJ & Reach proficiency required

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 0600-1400

The hourly wage for this position is $22.00.

Candidates Are Eligible For The Following Benefits

• Vacation
• 6 days sick time
• 8 paid holidays
• 1 paid "Personal Holiday"
• Company Bonus Plan
• 401(K) SAVE Plan
• Annual Fixed Contribution
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life & Disability coverage
• Voluntary Benefits
• Accident/Critical Illness/Hospital Indemnity Benefits
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer funding and wellness incentives
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Referral Program