Material Handler II (CLS) (1st Shift) - Reno, NV

Overview:

The Material Handler II (Tuesday-Friday, 4×10 shift) provides warehouse services through safe, efficient, cost effective and accurate handling of customer products and materials using manual labor, standard power equipment and computer equipment (when necessary).

Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

Pulling Orders:

• Accurately locate and pick, both by hand and by using appropriate motorized equipment (i.e. forklift truck), customer product onto/from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves according to established procedures and safety regulations.
• Count, weigh, and record number of units of material handled on daily production sheet.
• Complete specialized order processing for loading by stenciling, slip-sheeting, stretch wrapping, labeling, and consolidating as required on order.

Loading & Unloading:

• Load picked orders according to APLL Operating policies and procedures, completing appropriate paperwork including Bill of Lading, Pick Report, Trailer Audit, 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.

Operating & Maintenance:

• Assign trailers to appropriate dock and/or yard location, chocking the wheels, following all safety rules and company policy.
• Daily inspect equipment, make adjustments before operating tow-motor vehicles or equipment, following safety and maintenance instructions, and complete inspection sheet at the beginning of each shift; report immediately any defective equipment to supervisor.
• Daily inspect and prepare trailers prior to loading product by inspecting and cleaning as needed to insure product preservation.
• Assist in building and grounds maintenance to insure that the facility is maintained in a clean, neat, safe, and orderly manner.

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.
• Participates in Safety and 5S requirements

Key Result Areas:

• 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 safety, quality, productivity and customer services.

Qualifications:

• Forklift experience required
• 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 operate forklift – both sit down and stand up, tow motor, motorized and non motorized pallet jack
• Ability to learn to utilize on board computers, scanners and new technology
• 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
• Data entry skills
• Ability to communicate in a professional and positive manner
• Must have attention to detail for continuous mental and visual attention
• Must be a Team Player

Additional Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• 1-2 years warehouse or related work experience preferred
• Fork lift certification preferred
• Action Oriented
• Teamwork – showing a commitment to teamwork and collaboration.
• Respect – extending dignity and respect to all people.
• Integrity – fostering trust and a positive work environment.
• Innovation – bringing creativity to the workplace.
• Customer Focus – achieving Company, department, and personal goals through a strong customer focus.

The hourly wage for this position is $22.50.

Shift (4×10): Tuesday – Friday, 6:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Candidates are eligible for the following benefits:

* PTO
* 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