Job DescriptionOverview: 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.ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities: This position is responsible for, but not limited to, the following: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.
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.
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.
Key Results:
- 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.
QualificationsQualifications:
- High School degree or equivalent required
- Two (2) years forklift/tow motor experience required including fork lift certification preferred.
- Knowledge of inventory control and general warehouse procedures.
- Light data entry skills required
- 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; clamp, reach and slip sheet.
- 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
- Language skills - English
- 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
Additional Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- 1-2 years warehouse or related work experience preferred
- RF experienced 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 $20.34, plus shift differential.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