Material Handler III (CLS) (1st Shift) - Cleveland OH

Company: APL Logistics
Location: Cleveland
Posted on: May 27, 2023

Job Description:

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 involveall phases of loading, unloading, staging and storage of customer's product as well as the use of computer equipment.
Responsibilities:
This position is responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
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. 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. 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. Key Results:
          • 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
            Qualifications:
            • High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience
            • Two (2) years forklift/tow motor experience required including fork lift certification preferred.
            • 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 operate forklift - both sit down and stand up, tow motor, motorized and non motorized pallet jack; clamp, reach and slip sheet.
            • 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 have attention to detail for continuous mental and visual attention
            • Must be a Team Player
            • Ability to communicate in a professional and positive manner Additional Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
              • 1-2 years warehouse or related work experience preferred
              • RF experienced 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.

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