Job Material Handler - Fed

Job Posting

PRIDE Industries is a fast-paced company with a mission : To Create Jobs for People with Disabilities while providing high quality, value-added solutions to our nationwide customers. We are currently recruiting to fill the following position :

AbilityOne

This position is on a federal AbilityOne contract that requires that most of the work hours are performed by employees with disabilities. Due to program requirements, this particular position needs to be filled by a person with a disability

Job Description

Job : Material Handler

Job Code : AA077 Material Handler

SCA Occup : 21050 Material Handling laborer

Salary Grade : Federal Wage Determination or Collective Bargaining Agreement

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

Approval Date : March 2017

SUPERVISES :

There are no direct reports with this position.

POSITION SUMMARY :

Under general supervision, performs a variety of duties related to the organization, storage, and movement of products and materials within a warehouse. Employees in this job class review customer orders, pull products and materials from bins and load, unload, and transfer items among trucks or other transporting devices. This job requires knowledge of warehouse organization, processes and procedures, and the ability to operate hand-trucks, forklifts, and pallet jacks.

TYPICAL DUTIES :

1. Performs activities involved in transferring materials from Receiving to proper storage within a warehouse racking system.

2. Reviews orders and pulls products from warehouse racking system to support order requirements.

3. Consolidates products and bins within warehouse or facility to maintain organization and efficiency.

4. Loads and unloads freight from trucks, storage containers or vehicles, and sorts and stacks materials to be palletized for movement. Restacks products or removes excess packaging material as needed.

5. Inspects materials and products for proper and secure packaging, and maintains integrity and condition in bin locations.

6. Processes real-time systematic transactions for moving materials using RF scan guns.

7. On occasion, work requires local travel to other facilities.

8. Operates motorized vehicles such as forklift and truck.

9. Receives, stores, and issues materials, equipment, and supplies as required.

10. Removes trash and cardboard from facility and disposes according to procedures.

11. Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

• Denotes Essential Job Function

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

One year of clerical or customer service experience is desirable, preferably in receiving or warehousing; Familiarity with receiving processes and procedures preferred; Experience operating a forklift, RF Scan Gun, and other material handling equipment preferred; Computer literacy and ability to look up and enter information using a computer; Ability to learn specialized software related to departmental operations; Communication skills to provide procedural and factual information, and respond to questions from customers, employees, and others; Customer service skills to act responsively to customer inquiries and requests; and escalate the more difficult matters appropriately; Knowledge of basic business English including vocabulary and spelling; Mathematical ability including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; Flexibility to adapt to changing work priorities; Demonstrated organizational, problem solving and common sense skills.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS :

High School Diploma or GED

CERTIFICATES REQUIRED :

The following licenses or certificates may be required depending on local, state and / or contract requirements :

Not Applicable

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance : Maneuvering in and around the warehouse Bending and stooping Lifting and moving boxes weighing up to 35 pounds Pulling or pushing up to 75 pounds May require using a pallet jack Climbing on and off material handling equipment Viewing Computer screen Utilizing keyboard

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

Work is performed in a commissary, warehouse, or distribution environment with forklifts, material handling and production equipment. May be exposed to noise from equipment and depending on external weather conditions exposure to heat, cold, wind, and rain.

DISCLAIMER :

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job. Employees are expected to follow their supervisor's instructions and to perform the tasks requested by their supervisors.

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How to Apply

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PRIDE will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all federal, state, and local laws.

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