Job Description Material Handler I (CLS) (1st Shift) - Lebanon TN - ( 2200002G ) **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 or equivalent required

* 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-TN-Lebanon