Material Handler III

Job description

Join Our Team as a Material Handler III at Wilcox + Flegel!

Are you ready to take your career to the next level?

We are looking for a dedicated Material Handler III to join our Vancouver department.

As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth flow of materials and products.

If you are detail-oriented, organized, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you! Apply now to be part of our innovative team at Wilcox + Flegel.

This is a Day shift position! 

We offer an industry-leading benefits package that includes:

Medical, Dental, Vision, RX, Optional FSA

Optional Medical Waive Bonus

Company paid Life Insurance, Short Term & Long Term Disability, and AD&D

401(k) with generous company match

Paid Vacation Time, 120 hours per year

7 Paid Holidays

Working Holiday Pay

Paid Volunteer Hours

Employee Fuel Discount Account

Profit Sharing Program

Wellness Program Incentives

Recognition & Reward Program

Team Member Referral Bonus

Boot Reimbursement

Position Summary:

Ensure the accurate and safe handling of materials and completion of other duties required to effectively operate in a high-volume and fast paced distribution environment.

Responsible to consistently role model our Core Values.

Essential Position Functions and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for performing general warehousing duties involving physical handling of product, materials, supplies and equipment

• Maintain orderly, clean work environment in compliance with Company safety and sanitation requirements

• Operate industrial power equipment in a safe manner

• Storing and stacking materials according to company standards

• Ensure compliance with regulatory and company policies and procedures

• Regular bending, kneeling, lifting of 60+ pounds, and climbing steps and ladders

• Transfers materials and items from receiving dock to bin location or other designated area by hand, hand truck, forklift or other industrial powered truck

• Assembles and prepares customer orders for shipping and loads the order onto trailers

• Assists other warehouse workers in completing tasks as required

• Perform complex data entry transactions utilizing provided software and hardware

• Accurately execute inventory functions/processes as assigned

• Recognize and correct potential process errors before actions adversely affect the customer

• Identifies damaged products and takes appropriate action when discovered

• Properly prepares, handles, and maintains all required documentation

• Trains others in warehouse functions, processes, housekeeping requirements, and safety protocols

• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor/manager

Critical Core Competencies and Skills:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Ability to operate a forklift and/or order picker in a safe and efficient manner.

• Demonstrated aptitude for problem solving; ability to determine solutions for customers

• High level of organization and follow through

• Results oriented and able to work both independently and within a team environment

• Comfortable interacting with high-level leaders in across functional disciplines

• Regular attendance is required

• Ability and willingness to work overtime/flexible hours as assigned by supervisor

• Ability to keep all business and operations information confidential

• Familiarity with modern warehousing practices, methods, and theories

• Excellent interpersonal skills as well as verbal and written communication skill

• Must be highly organized with strong ability to multi-task

• Able to assess competing demands and determine appropriate direction

• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing environment; agile, flexible and resilient

• This position has been designated as a Safety Sensitive Position.
  
  This position is subject to pre-employment drug testing, as well as random, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident drug and alcohol testing.
  
  The results of this testing will be a condition of employment

Minimum Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required

• Minimum of 5 years of warehousing experience required

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

Preferred Education, Experience & Skills:

• +6 years of warehousing experience preferred

• +3 years of transacting data in WMS or ERP systems preferred

• Problem solving, strategic thinker & analytical

• Project Management

• Customer Service

• Interpersonal Skills

• Teamwork

• Initiative

Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations:

• Ability to operate a manual / powered pallet jack or lift product required

• Forklift certification is a plus

Equipment and Software Requirements:

• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) preferred

Position Location/Working Conditions/Equipment

• Warehouse

• Equipment Shop

• High noise environment

• Exposure to moving machinery

Physical Requirements

• Typically standing or walking

• Typically driving forklift, pallet jack, etc.

• Typically bending, crouching, stooping

• Frequent lifting (60 lbs.)

Equipment

• Heavy equipment (forklift, etc...)

Required Skill Profession

Material Moving Workers