Material Handler

Material Handler

Newtown

Nearest Major Market:
Bridgeport Nearest Secondary Market:
Danbury

The General Warehouse Associate is responsible for picking, scanning, labeling, moving, staging, replenishing, and stacking product. This individual is also responsible for counting and inspecting product and notifying leadership when there are damages or discrepancies. These Associates are accountable for the safe and efficient operation of all equipment and will be expected to perform all duties as assigned. As part of the DSV team, Associates are expected to meet company objectives in the areas of performance, safety, and quality.

Associates are expected to comply with all corporate and site-specific policies.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Picking Responsibilities:
  Using a pallet jack to accurately pick orders to fulfill client demands. Efficiently and accurately pick products and stage in the appropriate areas. Stack, package, band, shrink wrap, and label products as determined by client requirements.
• Quality Control Responsibilities:
  Using the appropriate documentation to ensure that all products and orders are received, handled and shipped correctly. Verify that products and/or orders meet quality standards, including reporting any damages or discrepancies.
• Safety, Housekeeping, and Compliance:
  Executing all safety protocols and maintaining a clean, neat, orderly work area. Comply with all Standard Operating Procedures, corporate and site-specific policies, safety rules, and OSHA/SDS Standards.
• Equipment Operation:
  Responsible for the upkeep of equipment and reporting of equipment problems. Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner and follow prescribed work methods.
• Maintenance:
  Perform or assist in building, grounds and equipment maintenance as assigned.

Other duties include performing other duties as assigned and working overtime as dictated by business whether mandatory or voluntary.

Supervisory responsibilities include none.

Minimum required qualifications include:

• Education and/or
  
  Experience:
  
  Must have a high school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
  Strong attention to detail, ability to perform duties with minimal supervision or guidance, ability to effectively adapt to change and thrive in a stimulating, fast-paced work environment.

Preferred qualifications include:

• 6 months experience working in a warehouse/logistics/distribution environment
• Current or prior MHE certification

Physical demands include:

• Occasionally Handling/Fingering, Sitting
• Frequently Bending
• Constantly Walking and Standing
• Ability to Lift/Carry and Push/Pull 21-50 pounds
• Reach above shoulder, reach outward, squat, or kneel.

The expected base pay range is $18.00 – $20.00 Hourly. Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location, in accordance with applicable laws and company policy.

DSV is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, ancestry, disability, veteran status, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.