Material Handler

Position overview

Material Handlers may work in the shipping, receiving, and inventory or return areas of the parts distribution center and may be rotated between all areas within a scheduled period.  Duties include picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift driving, and cycle counting.  Material handlers may perform special duties as requested and work on special projects within the distribution center.

Roles & responsibilities

• Receive freight, including off loading of containers
• Accurately identify, count and verify parts using receiving documents
• Stock parts based on part number and location
• Pick part orders using RF technology and packing labels
• Pack parts according to packing requirements
• Operate machinery as necessary (ex: fork lifts, high reach order pickers, tuggers, etc)
• Maintain clean and safe working areas and display good housekeeping habits.
• Work within specified hazardous material handling requirements
• Perform cycle counts and physical inventories when required
• Participate in a 'continuous improvement' environment that facilitates process enhancements
• Foster a collaborative and positive work environment by demonstrating an enthusiastic and solution-oriented approach to challenges.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with team members, management, and stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely information flow.
• Consistently monitor work to ensure accuracy, precision, and adherence to company policies and quality standards, identifying and addressing discrepancies promptly.
• Actively participate in team projects, contribute ideas, and support colleagues to achieve team goals and foster a culture of teamwork and cooperation.
• Prioritize and balance a diverse range of responsibilities, completing tasks within deadlines and maintaining high standards of quality in a fast-paced environment.
• Adhere to and promote safety protocols and best practices in all aspects of the role, contributing to a safe and secure working environment.
• Maintain a consistent presence at work, ensuring availability for scheduled shifts and contributing to the team’s success through reliable attendance.
• Other duties as required
• Pay rate for this position is $23.50 per hour plus overtime

Qualifications

Required qualifications include:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
• Experience with mechanized equipment and Forklift certification is preferred
• Basic computer (PC) proficiency that include exposure to a parts information system and MS Office is preferred
• Ability to operate hand-held RF-unit equipment

Preferred qualifications include:

Percentage of required travel: 0%

Schedule/Shift:  M-F

Must be able to work overtime when necessary including weekends

Physical requirements

• Ability to lift, carry, and move items weighing up to 50 lbs. regularly, and occasionally up to 100 lbs. with assistance.

• Prolonged periods of standing, walking, and moving across the concrete surfaces throughout the shift.

• Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, and reaching overhead to access and handle products or equipment.

• Operating hand trucks, pallet jacks, or other equipment requiring pushing and pulling of materials.

• Occasionally climbing ladders or using step stools to access higher storage areas.

• Repetitive hand and arm movements, such as lifting, scanning, or packing.

• Manual dexterity and grip strength required for handling small tools, packages, and equipment.

• Good vision, including close vision, distance vision, and ability to distinguish colors, along with the ability to hear safety signals and communications clearly.
• Ability to work in environments with varying temperatures, including hot, cold with variant noise levels

• Ability to safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other warehouse machinery.

Porsche is an equal opportunity employer and we take pride in our diversity. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Porsche will be based on merit, qualifications and abilities. Porsche does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, registered domestic partner status, family and medical leave status, military status, criminal conviction history, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. 

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