Senior Material Handler (1st Shift) - Sacramento CA

APL Logistics

Sacramento (CA)

On-site

USD 23,000 - 33,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Sick time

8 paid holidays

Company Bonus Plan

401(K) SAVE Plan

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life &amp

Job summary

APL Logistics in Sacramento is seeking a Warehouse Associate to perform loading, unloading, and storage of customer products using forklifts and related equipment. You will load orders, inspect trailers, and maintain accurate production records in a safety‑conscious environment.

This full‑time role requires forklift/tow motor experience, basic math, attention to detail and teamwork. Benefits include vacation, holidays, health coverage and a company bonus plan.

Qualifications

Two years forklift/tow motor experience preferred and forklift certification required.
Ability to operate forklift–sit down, stand up, tow motor, pallet jack, clamp, reach, slip sheet.
Knowledge of inventory control and warehouse procedures.
Ability to read basic instructions, safety rules, and procedures; write legibly and perform basic math.

Responsibilities

Pull and load customer products using forklift and power equipment; record counts.
Unload, move, stack and stage products; complete paperwork (BOL, Pick Report, Trailer Audit).
Inspect and maintain equipment; report defects.
Prepare trailers for loading and ensure product preservation; maintain clean, safe areas.
Assist with inventories and safety compliance.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory control

Reading & writing

Math skills

Team player

Communication

Tools

Forklift

Tow motor

Clamp

Reach truck

Slip sheet equipment

Job description

Job Description

Overview:

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:

Pulling Orders

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.
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 safeguardthe environment and the wellbeingof 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

Qualifications:

Licenses and Certifications

Experience

Preferred two (2) years forklift/tow motor experience required (forklift certification required).
Ability to operate forklift – both sit down and stand up, tow motor, motorized and non-motorized pallet jack; clamp, reach and slip sheet.
Knowledge of inventory control and general warehouse procedures.
Ability to read and comprehend basic instructions, to interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedures
Ability to write legibly
Must have basic math skills
Ability to make decisions on customer acceptance based on past experience and fitness for use
Must have attention to detail for continuous mental and visual attention
Must be a Team Player
Ability to communicate in a professional and positive manner

Managerial Experience

None

The hourly wage for this position is $20.50.

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

About Us

MAKING THE IMPOSSIBLE, POSSIBLE

APL Logistics provides innovative, global supply-chain solutions across Automotive, Consumer, Industrial and Retail markets. These solutions include Order Management, Distribution & Fulfillment, Customs Brokerage and Transportation products delivered across six regions. We also pioneered the use of visual data analysis and offer a robust Data Management and Analytics product suite to help you understand and solve complex problems that span systems and processes. Our brand was built alongside a culture of deep customer focus and attention, and we are known for providing flexible solutions to complex problems.

AT THE HEART OF OUR OFFERING IS A GLOBAL, CROSS-FUNCTIONAL ABILITY TO MANAGE CUSTOMER ORDERS FROM ORIGIN ALL THE WAY TO FINAL DESTINATION VIA A NETWORK OF GLOBAL PROFESSIONALS.

EEO Statement for US-

The company is committed to and supports equal employment opportunity and affirmative action to all employees and applicants for employment. Equal employment opportunity means equal treatment of employees and applicants without regard to the following legally-protected characteristics: race, color, religion, creed, sex (gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age (40 and over), medical condition, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), veteran status, physical or mental disability status or any other legally-protected status.

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