Material Handler Picking + Receiving 1st Shift

Job description

The warehouse operator receives instructions from the supervisor or warehouse support regarding the loading schedule. Based on the orders to be prepared, they organize work according to priority, while following oral and/or written instructions (recorded in SharePoint). Safely operates warehouse equipment such as forklifts, reach trucks and hand jacks to facilitate order picking and inventory management Assists with inventory and cycle counting Follows scan/SAP instructions indicating replenishment needs Follows management instructions to improve work methods and prevent complaints or damages Checks prepared orders Stores completed orders in stock Ensures overseas packaging complies with required standards Adapts to changes in work priorities Maintains order and cleanliness and ensures regular cleaning by order pickers Respects environmental guidelines and ensures compliance with safety rules and monitors safety practices Reports all relevant information to supervisors to enable performance reporting to management by completing the end-of-shift report (documenting activities performed during the shift) Assists colleagues when needed Requests creation of new storage locations to avoid order splits Checks open transfer orders (TOs) daily to ensure orders are completed before loading begins Transmits location data to the supervisor to ensure correct master data updates Ensures best practices among order pickers and proposes improvement initiatives Conducts 5S audits according to instructions 2+ years of recent experience operating forklifts, reach trucks, pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment, with a valid license preferred 2+ years of order picking or similar warehouse experience required Knowledge of warehouse layout and locations (Hall A & B, powder warehouse, picking area) Product knowledge Warehouse procedures Ability to use scanning equipment Ability to estimate order volume to select appropriate packaging Knowledge of packaging requirements Ability to use a scale Ability to replenish pick locations Good physical strength and stamina are necessary, as the role involves lifting heavy objects and staying on feet for extended periods What do we offer you? PTO, days paid sick leave, 11 US paid holidays Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Company paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance Company Paid Life Insurance Company Paid Accidental Death & Dismemberment 401K with employer match, currently 4% Partial Tuition Reimbursement after 12 months Gross Salary Tobacco Free Campus Quality, Safety, Health, Environment, Compliance Every employee at stow contributes to a safe and compliant work environment. We set the example and motivate each other to work safely, efficiently, and in a qualitative way. stow’s standards, policies, instructions, and local legislations are there to guide our decisions. EEO stow provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. stow prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, age, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Company Description The warehouse of the future is equipped with our autonomous robots instead of forklifts and our Atlas 2D pallet shuttles or tote shuttles that allow for high-density storage (no wasted space). As part of stow Group and over the span of more than 40 years, we’ve grown into a company with 10 manufacturing facilities, 19 commercial offices, and the know-how of around 2000 employees serving customers in 40 countries. Early 2021, we opened our US Office and have already grown to around 50 people. It’s exciting times to be at stow! Location: Adairsville, GA United States