Material Handler 1

About Sunland: 

Celebrating over 40 years in business, Sunland Logistics Solutions is a Top 100 third-party logistics provider helping shippers & manufacturers do what they do better. With an expanding network of fulfillment & distribution centers across the U.S., Sunland helps companies improve supply chain performance & enhance customer experience with lean warehouse solutions, connected technologies & value-added logistics services.

Since Sunland was founded in 1982, the most consistent answer to the question “What makes Sunland a great place to work?” continues to be, “The people & the culture.”

As Sunland has grown from a local to national third-party logistics company, the Leadership Team has been very intentional about caring for and investing in our people & making sure the positive culture continues. Sunland’s Company Values are at the heart of our positive, continuous improvement culture. Our values are not just words on the wall, they are the cornerstones for guiding how we behave and make decisions, so we can help our people and our customers to be better.

Why Sunland: 

• Growth opportunities.
• Competitive pay.
• Supportive leadership and team.
• Excellent benefits.​

JOB SUMMARY:

The Material Handler is responsible for providing operational excellence for Sunland Logistics Solutions, Inc. customers by utilizing highly, in depth knowledge of customer products, procedures and processes in a Safe working environment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Receiving and Put-Away - unload inbound shipments and move product to storage locations. Efficiently stack per the recommended stack height and store the merchandise in the appropriate areas.
• Quality - ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage. Report all quality issues.
• Order Picking - pull and prepare products for shipment, ensuring that the exact number and type of product is being picked and processed for outbound shipping. Perform picking duties in an efficient manner that meets customer service standards.
• Loading - Efficiently and Safely move materials from staging and/or storage areas into trailers and/or other forms of transportation.
• Equipment - Load, unload, move, stack and stage product and materials using a forklift, clamp truck, or with other MHE. Operator may use radio frequency equipment for picking, receiving, put-away and load functions, as required. Maintain the facility’s equipment and materials in a Safe, neat, clean and orderly fashion. Perform and complete Daily Inspection Sheets and Operate all equipment in a safe & efficient manner following prescribed work methods.
• Inventory - keep appropriate records and reports to guarantee that tight inventory control and security are maintained. Assist in physical inventories. Ensure proper stack rotation.
• Safety, Sanitation, Security - Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area. Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse. Conduct operations in a manner that promotes Safety. Comply with OSHA, EPA and MSDS Standards.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to operate forklift, hand truck, pallet jack and other MHE that is required.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Responds promptly and professionally to customer needs.
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Read, comprehend and complete basic checklists, forms or other related documents.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
• Balances team and individual responsibilities.
• Consistently at work and on time.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); 1 year or more related experience and/or training (forklift); or equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedural manuals. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. 

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Forklift Certification