The purpose of the Material Handler position is to move goods from point to point by way of a forklift or other types of lifts within the warehouse or distribution center in order to supply production areas with product or remove finished goods from work areas in order to maintain continual operation and productivity standards for the facility.
Responsibilities
Adhere to all equipment safety policies and procedures when operating the lift
Stack freight in a methodical and organized manner according to set safety and quality standards
Plan the efficient movement of freight in timely manner based on layout and volume for assigned work
Inspecting and operating forklift equipment
Performs tasks associated with moving goods from point to point
Supply production areas with product or remove finished goods to a warehouse storage area
Monitors product quality frequently, reporting problems to mitigate issues.
Sort and process materials as designated
Pack and fill boxes or pallets in an organized manner according to weight restrictions
Record, document, and file materials as directed in order to maintain organization and inventory accuracy
Assemble orders from stock and place orders on pallets or shelves, or relocate orders to a holding area or shipping department
Maintain baseline productivity goals on a daily basis
Provide timely feedback to management on fulfillment issues, inventory discrepancies, or safety issues.
Operating an RF device
On time Shipping and Receiving
Assist with Inventory Control team as needed
Quality Compliance
5S – Standards and Housekeeping
Cross-training on other warehouse job functions as needed
Qualifications
Ability to complete forklift training provided by the industry with annual updates and retraining Ability to operate material lifts as directed by a supervisor
Ability to perform work in a highly organized and color-coded environment
Ability to communicate effectively with associates at all levels of the organization
Ability to work without supervision
Excellent teamwork skills
Ability to read labels and numbers
Ability to operate in high-speed and fast-paced environment
Ability to follow instructions as directed by the supervisorEducation and Experience
High School Diploma or equivalent, required
2 to 3 years of warehouse experience, required
Prior forklift operation experience, required
Leadership experience, a plus
WMS or RF Unit system experience, a plus
Competitive Compensation
Covenant’s compensation philosophy’s intent is to use a competitive total compensation strategy to determine the current market value of a position while also considering individual factors such as performance in current position, time in seat of current position, experience, level of responsibility/accountability, and longevity with the company. The system will be objective and non-discriminatory.
Pay: 24.00/hour
401(k) match, Serious Health Condition Pay
Full Health Benefits Package
Medical, Dental, Vision, Telemedicine, Short & Long Term Disability, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Cultural Perks
Casual Dress, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discount Program, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Adoption Assistance and Employee Assistance Program
Covenant Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer
