Goods Handler

Every day, we get opportunities to make a positive impact – on our colleagues, partners, customers and society. Together, we’re pioneering the solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resources. Trusted to act on initiative, we challenge conventional thinking to develop world-leading technologies that inspire progress in vital areas, including energy, food, water and shipping.

As we push forward, the innovative, open spirit that fuels our 140-year-old start-up culture and rapid growth also drives our personal growth. So, as we shape a more resourceful, less wasteful world, we build our careers too.

Our Richmond manufacturing facility is adding a 1st shift Warehouse Worker to our lineup.
Shift: 9:00am - 5:30pm Monday – Friday Overtime and Weekend depends on the business needs

As a part of the team, you will:

• Adhere to all safety procedures/protocols, and actively participate in a positive safety culture
• Examine shipment contents and compare with packing list and purchase orders to verify accuracy.
• Enter receiving data in ERP system and note any damages or discrepancies
• Ship orders according to information on orders
• Ability to accurately scan orders and ensuring material quantity is accurate to paperwork received.
• Review and perform the daily work of the department with a continuous focus on our ALPS priorities – Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.
• Participate in daily ALPS Performance Meetings and weekly Improvement Meetings
• Participate in all aspects of the Problem Resolution Process to help determine the root causes of problems and create sustainable solutions.
• Perform incoming material inspections.
• Support the investigation of claims and support resolution.
• Serve as liaison between the department, Team Leader, support functions, and Team Manager.
• Ability to multi-task, self-manage, and prioritize to meet deadlines.

Primary direction received from Team Leader or Team Manager. The Team Member must be proactive and independent in warehouse responsibilities and collaborative within department and with other departments/locations in resolving warehouse concerns.

• Safety
  • Participate in all required safety training
  • Driving prevention and reduction in Lost Time Injuries (LTI) across organization and within team.
• Quality
  • Claims Reduction
• Delivery
  • Receive on time
  • Deliver on time
  • Work effectively and efficiently to support and impact organizational Order Fullment Lead Time (OFLT) goals
• Cost
  • Maintain positive cost flex

• Education (degree or years) and/or Certification/Registration:
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Previous production or warehouse exposure
  • Forklift operation
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Attributes Desired in Candidate:
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office – Outlook/Email, Teams (chat)
  • ERP experience
  • Experience with shipping portals, carrier websites, etc
  • Familiarity with shipping/receiving documentation – Purchase orders, Bill of lading, packing list, customs paperwork
  • Attention to detail
  • Self-starter
  • Team player
  • Organized
  • Good communication skills
  • Be cooperative
  • Be flexible
  • Be engaged in problem solving & improvement
• PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
  • Physical Requirements (lifting, climbing, standing, kneeling, and equipment use):
  • Ability to lift 60 pounds occasionally
  • Ability to stand for majority of the work day
  • Environmental Factors (hazardous materials, work location, work surfaces, exposure):
  • On site position in a manufacturing environment
• OTHER REQUIREMENTS (i.e., travel, motor vehicle use, etc.)
  • Other responsibilities as assigned
  • Safety equipment when present on shop floor – at a minimum; footwear and eye protection

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