Warehouse Material Handler

JBT MAREL CORPORATION; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

JBT Marel is seeking a hands-on Materials Handler to move, receive, and ship parts and materials across our facility. You will perform cycle counts, operate forklift and crane, build crates, and handle storeroom duties with strict adherence to safety policies.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years related experience, strong math and English skills, and familiarity with MRP systems. Join a team that values safety, continuous improvement and customer first service.

Qualifications

• Must have passion for serving customers and developing subordinates to be relentless in the pursuit of a better customer experience.
• Related experience of 1-3 years
• Must possess a clear understanding of general math
• Ability to read, write, speak & comprehend English
• Ability to read and comprehend component drawings
• Knowledge of basic computer skills
• Demonstrated ability to use hand tools, power tools, measuring tools and material handling equipment
• Knowledge of storeroom procedures.
• Knowledge of inventory control methods.
• Ability to read and understand bills of materials.
• Experience using carrier software, e.g. UPS.
• Knowledge of air and motor freight tariffs.
• Experience negotiating transportation bids.
• Experience with freight carriers.
• Demonstrated ability to operate a forklift, crane, and rigging.
• Experience in using staple guns, strapping equipment, saws (rip, band, radial)
• Ability to use MRP based computer business system.
• Safe working record.
• Good attendance record.
• Accuracy.
• Attention to detail.
• Drive for Results.
• Team Collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Exemplify and lead JBT Core Values daily; teamwork, accountability and safety.
• Move materials through facility safely and efficiently.
• Issue and receive materials to/from job orders.
• Receive incoming materials from suppliers.
• Cycle count materials and reconcile inventory.
• Build wooden crates and pallets as required.
• Operate forklift safely and complete daily checklists.
• Communicate shipment tracking to customer service and perform outbound shipping.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Forklift experience

Reading drawings

Inventory control

MRP system

English literacy

Safety training

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

General education

Tools

UPS carrier software

MS Office

Job description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Exemplify and lead JBT Core Values every day; Teamwork, Accountability, Relentless Continuous Improvement, Passion for the Customer, CUSTOMER FIRST and Safety Always.
• Move materials throughout facility in a safe and efficient manner.
• Issue and receive materials to/from job orders.
• Receive incoming materials from suppliers.
• Cycle count materials.
• This position requires transportation, forklift, and storeroom experience Pack and ship customer orders.
• Build wooden crates and pallets as required.
• Maintain general knowledge of assigned work area(s) Daily cycle count and reconciliation.
• Issue materials to job orders.
• Receive parts from job orders and purchase orders.
• Physically move materials to and from storeroom.
• Answer forklift calls and move materials where required.
• Complete forklift and crane training/licensing.
• Operate forklift safely.
• Complete daily forklift & crane checklist.
• Meet all monthly safety requirements as established by the HSE Department Attend all required Safety Training sessions or complete and submit make-up materials to HSE Comply with all JBT safety policies and guidelines Perform communication with freight carriers.
• Handle special freight projects as assigned.
• Execute outbound shipping.
• Pick and pack sales order.
• Package parts per established or best practice.
• Communicate shipment tracking to customer service.

EDUCATION AND SKILL QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have a passion for serving customers and developing subordinates to be relentless in the pursuit of a better customer experience.
• Related experience of 1-3 years
• Must possess a clear understanding of general math
• Ability to read, write, speak & comprehend English
• Ability to read and comprehend component drawings
• Knowledge of basic computer skills
• Demonstrated ability to use hand tools, power tools, measuring tools and material handling equipment
• Knowledge of storeroom procedures.
• Knowledge of inventory control methods.
• Ability to read and understand bills of materials.
• Experience using carrier software, e.g. UPS.
• Knowledge of air and motor freight tariffs.
• Experience negotiating transportation bids.
• Experience with freight carriers.
• Demonstrated ability to operate a forklift, crane, and rigging.
• Experience in using staple guns, strapping equipment, saws (rip, band, radial)
• Ability to use MRP based computer business system.
• Safe working record.
• Good attendance record.
• Accuracy.
• Attention to detail.
• Drive for Results.
• Team Collaboration.

COMPENSATION RANGE

$18.65-$23.31 Hourly Compensation is determined on experience and skill.

This job description is a general description of essential job functions. It is not intended as an employment contract, nor is it intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform. All employees of JBT are expected to perform tasks as assigned by supervisory personnel, regardless of job title or routine job duties.

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