Material Handler

3 weeks ago


Mechanicsville, Virginia, United States Qubica AMF Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Material Handler to join our team at QubicaAMF Worldwide. As a Material Handler, you will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of our warehouse by loading, unloading, and moving materials within or near the plant, yard, warehouse, or work site.

Key Responsibilities
  • Operate various types of forklift vehicles and equipment, including cherry pickers, stand-up, and sit-down forklifts.
  • Pick and pack orders, preparing them for final shipment.
  • Prepare freight shipments by weighing, banding, and/or filming skids for final shipment.
  • Perform sweeping and cardboard breakdown and recycling tasks.
  • Read pick lists or follow instructions to determine the movement of material or containers.
  • Mark pick lists to indicate picked material and prepare to move slips to indicate material moves between stocking locations.
  • Load and unload materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand.
  • Attach identifying tags or labels to materials or mark information on containers.
  • Secure and move materials from storage or work sites to designated areas.
  • Count, weigh, and record the number of materials moved or handled on the pick list or daily production sheet.
  • Clean work area, forklifts, and trucks, and perform operator-level maintenance on forklifts and trucks.
  • Place material in an appropriate stocking location, rotating stock according to 'First in, First Out' principles.
  • Assist in counting material in cycle counts and physical inventories.
Requirements
  • Lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Stand, walk, push, pull, squat, bend, and reach during shifts.
  • Use carts, dollies, hand trucks, and other gear to move items around.
  • Go up and down stairs (where applicable).
  • Work at a height of up to 40 feet on a mezzanine (where applicable).
  • Adhere to strict safety, quality, and manufacturing production standards.
Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a warehouse environment where higher levels of noise, dust, and activity can be expected. This is a non-temperature-controlled warehouse where temperatures can be hot in the summer and cold in the winter. There is frequent exposure to moving parts.

Education and/or Experience
  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Knowledge of warehousing procedures is an advantage.
  • Reading and interpreting work orders.
  • Must use PIT equipment (cherry picker).
  • Must be 18 years of age.
  • Ability to lift and/or move 50 pounds for an 8-hour work shift.
  • Working in a loud, non-climate control environment.
  • Standing or walking for up to eight hours a day.
  • Must be able to work mandatory overtime.
Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits include medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k with employer contribution, PTO, paid Holidays, and an on-site fitness center and cafeteria.