Material Handler - All Shifts

Transport materials and product from, to, and within department assigned. Process various inventory transactions while maintaining 99% inventory accuracy for your area of responsibility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Use forklift to move materials and product within department as instructed. This may include steel coils, dies, baskets and containers, vinyl, welded components, etc.
• Load and unload trucks at shipping and receiving docks as instructed.
• Verifies part numbers, quantities, and purchase order information against packing slips.
• Team members are expected to work wherever needed based on training.
• Work in safe and healthy manner, strictly following all safety rules and regulations.
• Accurately complete paperwork required for production records. This includes items such as labor reporting, move tickets, SPC charts, manifests, etc.
• Maintain a neat, clean, orderly work area.
• Operate Radio Frequency equipment to transact inventory.
• Cycle count inventory and research problems.
• Process small parcel (UPS) shipments and receipts.
• Complete company provided training.
• Process outbound shipments and inbound receipts.
• Pick boxed merchandise from warehouse.
• Print bar code label to identify product.
• Operate forklift out-of-doors in a scrap dumping operation.
• Audits the warehouse inventory to reconcile locations against computer files.
• Investigates inventory discrepancies and concludes the most probable cause of errors.
• Prepares a daily report of audit results.
• Keys all warehouse inventory adjustments.
• Assists with statistical samples.
• Must be able to work overtime on short notice.
• Participate in PCI process. Perform special projects as assigned.

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

• Ability to operate numerous forklifts : electric stand-up, electric sit-down, L.P. and side load, in a warehouse environment.
• Ability to communicate well with others.
• Ability to read and understand routings, work orders, manifests, and production reports.
• Ability to count accurately.
• Certification as Polaris forklift driver required.
• Ability to take instructions and work with little supervision.
• Ability to operate overhead crane.
• Ability to use MAPICS computer software.
• Ability to work in a changing environment.
• Team Player with focus on customer service and quality.
• Must be able to read, understand, and communicate in English.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. and push / pull up to 100 lbs.
• Ability to bend, twist, turn, kneel, and squat.
• Stand and walk up to eight hours per day and reach overhead continuously.
• Work safely around moving equipment, power tools, and industrial vehicles.
• It may be necessary to perform any of these functions up to twelve hours a day.

PRE-HIRE TRAINING

We have partnered with the Alabama Department of Commerce to establish a customized training program for candidates seeking employment with Polaris.

All candidates for hire seeking hourly roles in our manufacturing operations are required to attend a training with AIDT.

Base Pay Range : $20.32 - $24.21

$20.32 - $24.21

At Polaris we put our employees first, by offering a holistic approach to their health and financial wellbeing. Polaris is proud to offer competitive compensation, including a market-leading profit-sharing plan that is fundamental to our pay-for-performance culture.

At Polaris, employees are owners of the company through company contributions to our Employee Stock Ownership Plan and discounted employee stock purchases plan.

Employees receive a generous matching contribution to 401(k), financial wellness education and consultation to plan for their financial future.

In addition to competitive pay, Polaris provides a comprehensive suite of benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, wellness programs, paid time off, gym & personal training reimbursement, life insurance and disability offerings.

Through the Polaris Foundation and our Polaris Gives paid volunteer time off, we support employees who actively volunteer their time, efforts, and passions to improve the health and wellbeing of the communities in which they live, play and work.

Employees at Polaris drive our success and are rewarded for their commitment.