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Job Description Material Handler I (CLS) (1st Shift) - Lithia Springs GA - ( 2200004W ) **Description**
**Overview:**
The Material Handler I locates and loads by hand and with non motorized equipment customer product onto/from pallets, trays racks and shelves; counts, weighs and records number of units of materials handled; completes specialized order processing for loading by stenciling, shrink wrapping, labeling and consolidating as required on order; prepares trailers prior to loading product by inspecting and cleaning as needed to ensure product preservation; assists in building and grounds maintenance; assists in physical inventories.
**Responsibilities:**
This position is responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
Pulling Orders
* Accurately locate and load, by hand and with non motorized equipment, customer product onto/from pallets, trays, racks and shelves according to established procedures and safety regulations.
* Count, weigh and record number of units of materials handled on daily production sheet.
* Complete specialized order processing for loading by stenciling, shrink wrapping, labeling and consolidating as required on order.
Loading & Unloading
* Remove samples of materials, label with identifying information and take them to a laboratory for analysis before loading.
* Load picked orders according to specifications and sequence on the customer-generated Loading Diagram or instructions, completing appropriate paperwork including Bill of Lading, Pick Report, Trailer Audit and Lot Verification.
* Unload, move, stack and stage customer products and materials by hand and with non motorized equipment, keeping appropriate records and reports.
Operating & Maintenance - Equipment and Grounds
* Daily inspect, repair, or make adjustments before operating tow-motor vehicles, following safety and maintenance instructions.
* 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 housekeeping activities, assembling crates to contain products and/or moving loose materials to containers as directed by supervisor.
* Participates in all Safety and 5S requirements
**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 incumbents performance to meet and occasionally exceed standards as set by the company for safety, food safety, sanitation, quality, productivity and customer services.
**Qualifications**
**Qualifications:**
* High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience
* 1-2 years warehouse or related work experience
* Ability to read and comprehend basic instructions, to interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedures
* Ability to operate non-motorized equipment, conveyor systems, Warehouse Management Systems, Packing material systems
* Ability to write legibly
* Must have basic math skills
* Must have attention to detail
* Ability to communicate in a professional and positive manner
* Language skills - English
* Must be a Team Player
**Additional Knowledge, Skills & Abilities**
* Knowledge of distribution and warehousing preferred
* 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.
**Primary Location**
: US-GA-Lithia Springs