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 supporting 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.
• Assists in loading and unloading of inbound and outbound shipments.
• Assists in combining pallets to better utilize warehouse space.
• Maintains a clean work area.
• Completes any other related duties required and/or assigned by supervisor or manager.
• Operates a side loader.

• 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 detailed written or oral instructions.

The hourly pay range for this position ranges from $17.88 to $21.35, depending on experience, skills, and qualifications.

The travel required for this position is 1%.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Proper lifting techniques are required. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 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 lift.

Work may require wearing safety protective equipment. Noise level is usually loud. The employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions, 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.

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: provide your name and contact information to YKK AP America Inc.'s Accommodations team at ata 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.

Employment with YKK AP America Inc. is conditioned upon successfully completing a criminal background check and a negative drug test consistent with state and federal law.

YKK AP America Inc. does not ask for personal financial information during telephone, in-person, or video interviews and does not charge job seekers fees as part of the recruitment process. Recruiting correspondence will be sent by a recruiting representative with a  email address.