Senior Material Handler; 3rd Shift - Shepherdsville KY

job description

provides warehouse services assigned through safe, efficient, cost effective and accurate handling of customer products and material using specially equipped trucks such as slip‑sheet, clamps and reach. This position may involve all phases of loading, unloading, staging and storage of customers’ product as well as the use of computer equipment.

• accurately locate and load customer product onto/from pallets, trays, racks and shelves by hand and using appropriate motorized equipment, according to established procedures and safety regulations. Operate special equipment as necessary, such as turret clamp, 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.

• assign/verify trailers to appropriate dock and/or yard location, lock trailers to dock‑lock and/or chock wheels (if applicable), following all safety rules and company policy.
• daily inspect and repair or adjust tow‑motor vehicles before operation, following safety and maintenance instructions; complete the tow‑motor inspection sheet at the beginning of each shift and/or when 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.
• assist in building and grounds maintenance to ensure the facility is maintained in a clean, neat, safe and orderly manner.

• 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 by hand and using forklift or other power equipment, keeping appropriate records and reports.

• complete activity and statistical reports as assigned by supervisor.
• assist in physical inventories ensuring facility and contents are secure.

• 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.

follow basic mandatory work instructions (including use of personal protection equipment where relevant) to safeguard the environment and the wellbeing of oneself and others.

• 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 incumbent’s performance to meet and occasionally exceed standards as set by the company for warehouse safety, food safety, sanitation, quality, productivity and customer service.

• forklift certification

• preferred two (2) years forklift/tow motor experience required (forklift certification required).

the hourly wage for this position is $18.25, plus shift differential.

• pto
• 6 days sick time
• 8 paid holidays
• 1 paid "personal holiday"
• company bonus plan
• 401(k) save plan
• annual fixed contribution
• medical, dental, vision, and life & disability coverage
• voluntary benefits
• accident/critical illness/hospital indemnity benefits
• tuition reimbursement and student loan assistance
• employee assistance program (eap)
• health savings account (hsa) with employer funding and wellness incentives
• flexible spending account (fsa)
• employee referral program

apl logistics provides innovative, global supply‑chain solutions across automotive, consumer, industrial and retail markets. These solutions include order management, distribution & fulfillment, customs brokerage and transportation products delivered across six regions. We also pioneered the use of visual data analysis and offer a robust data management and analytics product suite to help…