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APL Logistics

Material Handler III (CLS) (2nd Shift) - Bowling Green KY

APL Logistics, Bowling Green, Kentucky, United States, 42103


Job Description Material Handler III (CLS) (2nd Shift) - Bowling Green KY - ( 2200002X ) **Description****Overview:**Provides warehouse services assigned through safe, efficient, cost effective and accurate handling of customer products and material using specially equipped trucks such as slips-sheet, clamps and reach. This position may involveall phases of loading, unloading, staging and storage of customer's product as well as the use of computer equipment.**Responsibilities:**This position is responsible for, but not limited to, the following:Loading & Unloading* Load picked orders or (pull & load) according to policies and procedures, completing appropriate paperwork including Bill of Lading, Pick Report, Trailer Audit and Lot Verification.* Unload, move, stack and stage customer products and materials both by hand and using forklift or other power equipment, keeping appropriate records and reports.Pulling Orders* Accurately locate and load, both by hand and using appropriate motorized equipment (i.e. forklift truck), customer product onto/from pallets, trays, racks and shelves according to established procedures and safety regulations. Is able to operate special equipment as necessary, such as a turret clamp and slip sheet equipment and RF unit (if applicable).* Count, weigh and record number of units of materials handled on daily production sheet.* Complete specialized order processing for loading by stenciling, slip-sheeting, shrink wrapping, labeling and consolidating as required on order.Operating & Maintenance - Equipment and Grounds* Assign / verify trailers to appropriate dock and/or yard location, trailers locked to dock-lock and/ or chocking the wheels (if applicable), following all safety rules and Company policy.* Daily inspect and repair or make adjustments before operating tow-motor vehicles, following safety and maintenance instructions, completing the tow-motor inspection sheet at the beginning of each shift and/or assigned to another piece of equipment; report immediately any defective equipment to supervisor.* Prepare trailers prior to loading product by inspecting and cleaning as needed to ensure product preservation.* Assists in building and grounds maintenance to ensure that the facility is maintained in a clean, neat safe and orderly manner.Reports* Complete activity and statistical reports as assigned by supervisor.* Assist in physical inventories ensuring facility and contents are secure.Miscellaneous* Provide other services such as sanitation requirement activities, assembling crates (boxes) to contain products, and/or moving loose materials to containers as directed by supervisor and/or team leader.**Key Results:*** Apply the APL Logistics Continuous Improvement (ACI) Model for operational efficiency to improve business process, increase proficiency and increase efficiency through waste elimination.* Apply the 5S Lean methodology to sustain a safe, clean and orderly facility.* Position requires the incumbents performance to meet and occasionally exceed standards as set by the company for warehouse safety, food safety, sanitation, quality, productivity and customer service.**Qualifications****Qualifications:*** High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience* Two (2) years forklift/tow motor experience required including fork lift certification preferred.* Knowledge of inventory control and general warehouse procedures.* Light data entry skills required* Ability to read and comprehend basic instructions, to interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedures* Ability to operate forklift both sit down and stand up, tow motor, motorized and non motorized pallet jack; clamp, reach and slip sheet.* Ability to write legibly* Must have basic math skills* Ability to make decisions on customer acceptance based on past experience and fitness for use* Must have attention to detail for continuous mental and visual attention* Data entry skills* Language skills - English* Must have attention to detail for continuous mental and visual attention* Must be a Team Player* Ability to communicate in a professional and positive manner**Additional Knowledge, Skills & Abilities*** 1-2 years warehouse or related work experience preferred* RF experienced preferred* Action Oriented* Teamwork - showing a commitment to teamwork and collaboration.* Respect - extending dignity and respect to all people.* Integrity - fostering trust and a positive work environment.* Innovation - bringing creativity to the workplace.* Customer Focus - achieving Company, department, and personal goals through a strong customer focus.**Primary Location**: US-KY-Bowling Green