We are seeking a reliable and safety-conscious Material Handler to join our warehouse and distribution team in Sumter, South Carolina. The ideal candidate will have at least six months of previous forklift operating experience, with preference given to candidates experienced with stand-up forklifts. This role involves order picking, packing, scanning, palletizing, and preparing shipments in a fast-paced distribution environment.
- Minimum of 6 months of previous forklift driving experience (mandatory; no exceptions).
- High school diploma, GED, or at least one year of relevant work experience.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted.
- Willingness to work a rotating 3-2-2-3 schedule, including weekends and overnight shifts.
- Ability to follow safety procedures, work instructions, and quality standards.
- Experience with warehouse operations, order picking, packing, and material handling is beneficial.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience operating a stand-up forklift.
- Experience using a Walkie Rider (motorized pallet jack).
- Familiarity with RF scanners, voice-picking technology, and material handling equipment.
- Strong communication, organizational, and multitasking skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, metrics-driven distribution environment.
- Ability to read and interpret distribution documents.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with minimal supervision.
- General knowledge of warehouse and distribution operations.
- Process customer orders by scanning barcodes, picking products, and labeling boxes.
- Pick, pack, and prepare orders for shipment using RF scanners and warehouse technology.
- Verify order accuracy and ensure proper shipment packaging.
- Build and re-palletize product pallets for shipment.
- Scan complete pallets, prepare dock manifests, and operate shrink-wrapping equipment as required.
- Transport pallets using material handling equipment (MHE), including motorized pallet jacks.
- Maintain accurate records in accordance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse work area.
- Follow all safety, security, quality, and attendance policies.
- Completely required training modules and equipment certifications.
- Crosstrain in other warehouse functions and provide backup support as needed.
- Report accidents, injuries, unsafe conditions, and suspicious activities promptly.