Material Handler I - Shipping - Flowery Branch, Ga

A Material Handler I performs a wide range of basic duties to help maintain warehouse stock and assist in fulfilling orders in a fast-paced work environment. All responsibilities must be carried out safely to provide customer satisfaction to our internal and external customers, as consistent with Makita’s company values. The role will focus on satisfying both internal and external customers as efficiently as possible with a goal of a 100% performance level.

Salary: $18.00 per hour

Essential Job Duties:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty to satisfactory standards. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Pick and Pack Parts.
• Perform Desktop functions in the WMS systems.
• Perform cycle counts and perform basic inventory functions.
• Maintain compliance with all safety, security, and customer compliance procedures.
• Maintain a neat, orderly, clean, and safe work area which may include, but is not limited to sweeping, dusting trash disposal, and all other sanitation duties as assigned.
• Should be flexible to assist in multiple areas of the warehouse based on business demand.
• General Warehouse Functions
• RF Gun Experience
• Verification

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Skills Required:

• Ability to work in a team environment and perform duties in all areas of the warehouse.
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers and management.
• Time Management Skills: Must have the ability to manage time to complete all assigned work.
• Must possess a positive attitude and the ability to adapt to changes in workload requirements.
• Ability to show proficiency in using Electric Walkie Riders and Stock Chasers.
• Demonstrates proficiency in using WMS system and RF scanner.
• Ability to use and show knowledge of Desktop RP programs such as Carton Split and Makita Overpack Operations.

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment:

This position works in a warehouse setting, with some outdoor exposure during the workday. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines and standard warehouse equipment such as hand trucks, box cutters, and tape dispensers.

Travel:

No travel is expected for this position.

Education and/or Experience Desired:

• High School Diploma / GED, or equivalent years of experience to exhibit the knowledge, skills, and abilities typically acquired through completion of any of these requirements.
• 0 - 2 years of experience in warehouse operations.
• Proficient ability to read, write, and communicate in English.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Required to regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Frequently required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Occasionally required to sit and climb or balance.
• Regularly lift and move objects up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and move objects up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and move objects that weigh more than 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Be able to push, lift, and carry 30-50 pounds of merchandise and fixtures.
• While lifting boxes bend, twist, and turn while placing them into their appropriate place.
• Able to be on their feet for at least 8 hours a day.
• Ability to use power hand tools weighing up to 35 lbs.
• Able to ascend and descend ladders, stairs, and ramps.
• Continuously reach out to sort miscellaneous items.
• Coordinate the movement of the body, arms, and legs while walking down aisles and carrying boxes of supplies.
• Ability to work in an environment that is sometimes hot or cold, and subject to occasional load noises and/or hazardous conditions.

Disclaimer:

This description is based on management's assessment of the requirements and functions of the job as of the date this description was prepared. It is a general guideline for managers and employees, but it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all of the elements of the job. Management reserves the right to modify the description at any time, or to vary the duties and responsibilities of the job on a temporary or indefinite basis to meet production, scheduling, or staffing needs.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

The Company is an equal-opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit. Company policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, gender, national origin, ancestry, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, veteran status, military service, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, genetic information, medical (including genetic characteristics or cancer diagnosis), actual or perceived sexual orientation, or any consideration protected by federal, state, or local laws. All such discrimination is prohibited. Additionally, the Company will provide registered domestic partners with all rights and benefits as required by Law. The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) prohibits employers from requesting or requiring genetic information of an individual or family member of the individual. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities.