Material Handler

Logistics at full potential.

At GXO, we're constantly looking for talented individuals at all levels who can deliver the caliber of service our company requires.

You know that a positive work environment creates happy employees, which boosts productivity and dedication.

On our team, you'll have the support to excel at work and the resources to build a career you can be proud of.

General Purpose:

A Material Handler performs various manual functions within a warehouse work environment.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:



* Correctly picks, checks, prepares and manifests orders for shipments.


* Safely loads outbound freight; receives inbound loads.


* Safely stages material within designated areas.


* Properly builds displays, folding cartons and palletizing product; sorts damaged product.


* Safely manually wraps pallets with shrink wrap.


* Safely operates various equipment and tools.


* Correctly utilizes a warehouse management system and maintains appropriate work documents.


* Properly inspects trailers prior to loading or unloading freight.


* Maintains the cleanliness and order of work areas.


* Regular and consistent attendance and punctuality are job requirements.


* The ability to get along with others and non-violence is a job requirement to consistently promote a positive team environment.


* Assist other employees in the performance of their assigned duties when necessary.

Other Duties:



* Perform other tasks and/or duties as they may be assigned.

Company Responsibilities:



* Conducts oneself and operates equipment and acts in accordance with all company policies, safety rules, regulations, laws, including wearing proper personal protective equipment.


* Continually maintains a high standard of ethics and personal conduct consistent with the duties and responsibilities of this position.


* Always conducts oneself in a positive professional manner.


* Takes advantage of all opportunities to attend training sessions to upgrade knowledge.


* Continually recommend measures to improve production and quality methods, equipment performance and use, safety and workplace environment.


* Make suggestions for improving the company.

Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Experience:


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o High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
o One year of experience in warehouse operations preferred.

Required Licenses, Certification and/or Knowledge:


* Material handling certification may be required.


* Knowledge of warehouse operations.


* Principles and practices of effective customer service.

Skills and Abilities Required to Preform Job:

Cognitive:

Reasoning, reading, language and communication skills, both oral and written are required on the job as well as basic mathematics.

The ability to follow specific directions and perform a variety of duties in an environment which may often change is a requireme...