Material Handler-Shipping

Summary

The purpose of this position is to carry out assigned duties, primarily focused on material handling within the Shipping department but support all departmental needs as business demands require.

• Moves materials from packed staging area to shipping and storage area.
• Returns empty pallets to packing area for reuse.
• Performs daily maintenance and inspection of forklift.
• Assist in loading and unloading of inbound and outbound shipments.
• Assist in combing pallets to better utilize warehouse space.
• Keeps always assigned work area clean.
• Complete any other related duties required and/or assigned by supervisor or manager.
• Must be able to operate a side loader.

• High School diploma/GED (minimum)
• Preferred at least 1 year experience in a manufacturing environment as a material handler.
• Preferred at least 1 year experience in a manufacturing environment as a mobile equipment operator
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds repetitively for up to 12 hours per shift
• Good Computer Skills
• Ability to carry out detail written or oral instructions

At YKK AP America Inc., pay is only part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The hourly pay range for this position ranges from $17.53-$20.93, depending on experience, skills, and qualifications.

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The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Proper lifting techniques required. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. An individual may be required to wear appropriate safety protective equipment at the proper times and in the proper environments as outlined by safety program rules. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts.

The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather), fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outdoor weather conditions and vibration.

YKK AP America Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an inclusive workforce. YKK AP America Inc. will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants. YKK AP America Inc. participates in the E-Verify program as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program (Opens in a new window).

YKK AP America Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can follow the process outlined below when applying for a position:
Provide your name and contact information to YKK AP America Inc.'s Accommodations team at a Your request will be responded to as soon as possible. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis in compliance with federal and state law.

YKK AP America Inc. will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or federal law as required. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a criminal background check until a conditional job offer is made to you.

After making a conditional offer and running a criminal background check, if YKK AP America Inc. is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.