About this role
Overview: 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.
Responsibilities: 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. 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. 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. Health, Safety and Environment
• Follow basic mandatory work instructions (including use of personal protection equipment where relevant) to safeguard the environment and the wellbeing of oneself and others. Additional Information
• 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.
Qualifications: Licenses and Certifications
• Forklift Certification Experience
• Preferred two (2) years forklift/tow motor experience required (forklift certification required). • Ability to operate forklift – both sit down and stand up, tow motor, motorized and non-motorized pallet jack; clamp, reach and slip sheet. • 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 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 be a Team Player • Ability to communicate in a professional and positive manner Managerial Experience
• None The hourly wage for this position is $19.28. Candidates are eligible for the following benefits: • Vacation • 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