Warehouse Material Handler

gtiusa; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

GTI is seeking a Warehouse Material Handler to load and unload trucks, stock products, and ensure safe warehouse operations. You will use a sit-down forklift, operate scanners, and keep accurate records of incoming and outgoing shipments.

The role requires attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with safety as a priority. Shift times vary, with potential extended hours and weekend work.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and write in English.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Must count accurately and solve simple arithmetic.
• Must work well with others as a team.
• Basic to intermediate computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks; stock product in the warehouse.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness; follow warehouse procedures.
• Update driver check-in logs and paperwork as required.
• Match packing lists with pallets and prepare items for shipment.
• Operate the forklift to move pallets and load trucks.
• Conduct cycle counts to verify inventory quantities.
• Keep inventory organized and follow FIFO rules.

Skills

English literacy

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Safety mindset

Inventory accuracy

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Warehouse scanners

Job description

Our Warehouse Material Handler is responsible for loading/unloading trucks and stocking product all while maintaining safety measures in the warehouse. Keeps records on incoming and outgoing shipments and prepares items for shipment. Checks outbound shipments for accuracy and readiness for customer delivery.

Responsibilities (Include but are not limited to):

• Answer the S&R door for carrier order inquiries
• Able to update the driver check-in log as drivers come in
• Must locate paperwork and physical product
• Able to match the order packing list with the amount of physical pallets ready to ship
• Must be able to confidently use the sit-down forklift in order to load trucks
• Must do periodic walkthroughs to ensure the warehouse is clean, organized and a safe environment.
• Must be able to operate the scanner and make or verify transactions.
• Keeps his/her direct manager updated and aware of order progress and alerts them when a problem arises.
• Promotes quality by demonstrating personal accuracy and thoroughness, while working at a fast pace
• Follows warehouse rules and procedures when it comes to organization and cleanliness
• Shows outstanding awareness of safety procedures and works in a clean and organized way
• Able to safely pull, load and unload palletized orders and incoming inventory
• Takes immediate action to correct or report unsafe actions behaviors or procedures
• Able to safely pull, load and unload palletized orders and incoming inventory without damage to the parts, company equipment or third-party equipment.
• Shipping & Receiving guidelines to ensure shipments are sent 100% accurately and on time
• Knowledgeable of the parts, part numbers, systems and its features and functions
• Able to use standard equipment as well as ancillary equipment to assist in order completion
• Must have the knowledge to distribute heavy truck loads correctly making sure that shipments comply with Department of Transportation Weight Limit Rules
• Has full knowledge of the warehouse location system, part series designated areas and procedures to properly locate, subtract, and move parts from warehouse locations
• Able to perform cycle counts to validate inventory quantities
• Must keep all inventory organized and located in order to facilitate cycle counts, inventory counts and to enforce "First in First Out" (FIFO) rules
• Must be able to process incoming and release to production paperwork
• Inspects receiving procedures and pertinent paperwork for all shipments received
• Reports to Warehouse Manager
• Able to use & learn the crown lift
• Responsible for moving the incoming from production and storing pallets up in the racks
• Drop down product needed for orders & for production
• Identify, manage & consolidate partial anchor boxes
• Able to load/unload international containers & manage documentation.

Requirements:

• Must be able to read and write in English
• Must be able to lift 50lbs
• Must be able to accurately count and solve simple arithmetic problems
• Must be able to work well with others as a team
• Must have basic to intermediate to advance computer skills
• Must work in an organized and safe manner
• Able to work under pressure in a fast-paced goal-oriented environment
• Must be detail oriented, organized and sharp with paperwork and other administrative tasks
• Must be able to understand and follow warehouse procedures
• Must have initiative and flexibility to work in different areas of the warehouse performing a variety of tasks, including tasks outside of the shipping and receiving core responsibilities
• Must be able to perform cycle counts
• Must show the skills to operate the forklift in a safe and proficient way
• Perform general housekeeping
• Physical stamina and strength
• Must be flexible; able to work extended hours and weekends when required
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred but not required

Schedule:

• Monday - Friday, (May have to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed)
• 1st Shift- 7:00am to 3:30pm
• 2nd Shift- 3:00pm to 11:30pm

Physical Demands:

The description below is intended to describe the general content and requirements for the performance of this job but is not limited to:

• While performing the duties of the job, the employee may be required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell.
• The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Some duties may be removed at any time and new duties may be added as GTI continues to grow. If and as required under federal or state law, upon request, reasonable accommodations which do not create an undue hardship will be considered, discussed, offered and implemented (if accepted) to enable persons with defined disabilities to overcome barriers to the performance of essential functions of the position.