Material Handler

Job Description

Job Summary:

The primary responsibilities of the Material Handler are to fulfill orders within the time required to meet customer dates using electric forklifts and Swing-Reach turret trucks. Ensure counts and documentation are accurate, and hand off packaged/wrapped orders to the correct shipping desk. Complete department material requests and communicate on the status of orders through established procedures like email or other methods.

Secondary responsibilities include loading and unloading trucks, completing quick ship orders, consolidating, cycle counting, cleaning and other projects as assigned.

Second Shift: Monday - Friday, 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Key Characteristics:

• Attention to detail
• Effective time management
• Self-directed
• Ability to work well and communicate in a team environment
• General safety skills
• Basic computer knowledge and skills

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Observe all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) policies and procedures, including housekeeping practices and spill response; participate in EHS meetings, investigations, and audits.
• Perform tasks in accordance with quality, DOT and hazardous material requirements when loading and unloading trucks.
• Prepare orders for shipment for your designated material handling position, complete quick ship orders, consolidate and complete cycle counts as assigned by Warehouse Supervisor or Material Handler Facilitator.
• Place finished goods, materials and supplies in the corresponding warehouse rack/s.
• Check for and fulfill material requests from other departments in a timely manner.
• Collect and properly dispose of scrap bracing, cardboard, strapping, and other debris; maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Perform any additional duties as assigned by Supervisor or Material Handler Facilitator.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work at heights in a Swing-Reach truck and other types of forklifts.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Willingness and ability to wear personal protective equipment, for example safety glasses, gloves, ear plugs, safety shoes, fall protection harness.
• Job requirements include standing, bending, twisting, and climbing stairs and/or ladders.
• Read and comprehend written and spoken (English) instructions and/or protocols.
• Ability to work in a warehouse environment with seasonal temperature variations.
• Basic mathematical skills.

Preferred:

• Experience working in SAP & TekRF scanners.
• Experience with Google, Google Docs & Sheets.
• 1 year of material handler and/or warehouse experience.
• Experience operating a forklift and/or Swing-Reach Turret truck or Transtacker in a manufacturing area.

Additional Information:

At Veolia, we realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities. We’re an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Because our people are our greatest assets, we also offer competitive compensation and benefits that include:

• Compensation - The salary range is tied to the market for similarly benchmarked roles. The range is not an absolute, but a guide, and offers will be based on the individual candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, and market conditions, as well as internal peer equity. Depending upon all the preceding considerations for the final selected individual candidate, the offer may be lower or higher than the stated range: $18.00/hour + .75/hour shift diff.
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1!
• Life Insurance.
• Paid Time Off.
• Paid Holidays.
• Parental Leave.
• 401(k) Plan - 3% default contribution plus matching!
• Flexible Spending & Health Saving Accounts.
• AD&D Insurance.
• Disability Insurance.
• Tuition Reimbursement.

Safety Sensitive Role:
Yes

Disclaimer:
The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity.

VWTS does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. All vendors must have a current and fully executed MSA on file before submitting candidates. Any unsolicited resumes and candidate profiles will be deemed the property of VWTS, and no fee will be due.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.