Job Summary

A Material Handler I manages the physical receipt, tallying, storage, and distribution of all materials (primarily raw materials and parts) throughout the facility. Use of industrial warehouse equipment, such as electric lifts and pallet jacks, while loading, unloading and moving material is required. This position also sorts and maintains the flow of material, and verifies, through visual inspection, that the material is identified per the packing list. Assembly of essential components is also performed so orders can be filled and sent to customer. Daily equipment checks are also performed.

Position is based onsite at our R82 facility located in Charlotte, NC.

Address: 2101 Nevada Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28273.

For more information on our company and products, please visit www.etac.us.com

Essential Functions

Job Responsibilities

• Unloading trucks by hand or with the use of manual or electric pallet jacks or heavy equipment.
• Organizing and tallying received shipments.
• Assembling units with the appropriate parts.
• Maintaining quality-conscious mindset and taking responsibility for own quality of work.
• Accurately maintaining legible records and scanning for inventory.
• Ensuring and following safety requirements and standards.
• Keeping the work area clean and orderly.
• Performing all duties in a manner that follows, demonstrates, and promotes Ki Mobility’s company values.
• Reporting to work as scheduled, on time, and able to work entire work schedule.
• Performing additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability

• Ability to safely operate or become trained on warehouse equipment such as electric tuggers and order pickers.
• Ability to safely operate hand equipment such as manual pallet jack.
• Ability to use mechanical tools such as power hand tools and wrenches.
• Ability to interpret assembly instructions.
• Possess effective written and oral communication skills.
• Basic math skills for inventory related tasks.
• Ability to prioritize workload and follow instructions.
• Ability to multitask.
• Basic level skills using computer applications (email, enterprise software).
• Adaptable and responsive to changing business needs.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to observe and identify details.
• Ability to work extended hours as scheduled, including weekends.

Physical Demands

• Frequent wrist manipulation, walking, and standing.
• Frequent bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and twisting.
• Frequent lifting up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Perform up to 2.5 hours of continuous active lifting when unloading a truck/trailer.
• Manual dexterity to move and lift product and packages and to use basic tools.
• Manual dexterity to type and operate office and warehouse equipment frequently.
• Must be able to complete all physical requirements to perform essential functions.

Qualifications

Education

Experience

• Required:
  • Experience and proven ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment.
• Preferred:
  • Experience working in a manufacturing and/or warehouse environment.
  • Prior experience safely operating warehouse equipment.
  • Experience with receiving and inventory procedures.
  • Kanban/Lean knowledge and experience.
  • Hand scanner/computer system experience beneficial.
  • Experience working with hand tools and measuring tools.
  • Basic level experience with Microsoft Office programs (email) and other enterprise software.

Working Environment

• Standard working conditions include a warehouse environment.
• Hot and cold outdoor temperature conditions while unloading trailers.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the associate for this position. Duties, activities, and responsibilities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Associate must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable associates with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Etac is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.