Material Handler II (CLS) (2nd Shift) – Woodridge IL – 1708-8127

APL Logistics Americas

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Overview:

The Material Handler II provides warehouse services through safe,
efficient, cost effective and accurate handling of customer products and
materials using manual labor, standard power equipment and computer
equipment (when necessary).

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

Pulling Orders:

– Accurately locate and pick, both by hand and by using appropriate
motorized equipment (i.e. forklift truck), customer product
onto/from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves according to
established procedures and safety regulations.
– Count, weigh, and record number of units of material handled on
daily production sheet.
– Complete specialized order processing for loading by stenciling,
slip-sheeting, stretch wrapping, labeling, and consolidating as
required on order.

Loading & Unloading:

– Load picked orders according to APLL Operating policies and
procedures, completing appropriate paperwork including Bill of
Lading, Pick Report, Trailer Audit, 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.

Operating & Maintenance:

– Assign trailers to appropriate dock and/or yard location, chocking
the wheels, following all safety rules and company policy.
– Daily inspect equipment, make adjustments before operating tow-motor
vehicles or equipment, following safety and maintenance
instructions, and complete inspection sheet at the beginning of each
shift; report immediately any defective equipment to supervisor.
– Daily inspect and prepare trailers prior to loading product by
inspecting and cleaning as needed to insure product preservation.
– Assist in building and grounds maintenance to insure 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.
– Participates in Safety and 5S requirements

Key Result Areas:

– 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 incumbents performance to meet and
occasionally exceed standards as set by the company for safety,
quality, productivity and customer services.

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications:

– High School degree or equivalent required
– Two (2) years forklift experience required
– Knowledge of inventory control and general warehouse procedures
– 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
– Ability to learn to utilize on board computers, scanners and new
technology
– 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
– D ta entry skills
– Ability to communicate in a professional and positive manner
– Must have attention to detail for continuous mental and visual
attention
– Must be a Team Player

Additional Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

– 1-2 years warehouse or related work experience preferred
– Fork lift certification 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 $20.48, 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/Hospi

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