Material Handler
Company: Genuine Parts Company
Location: Des Moines
Posted on: September 30, 2024
Job Description:
Position Mission: This position will be responsible for, among
other things, stages, shrink wraps and loads products by trip
number and store number as it is received from the packing and
pulling areas of the stockroom. Prepares palletized loads for
shipment by shrink-wrapping product to ensure safe transportation
or storage, including safe and proper balancing and placement of
products. - Additionally, this position assists with safe and
proper pallet building and selects products for specific routes. -
- -Responsibilities: - -
- Stages product on pallets, shrink wraps to prevent loss, and
loads pallets on trucks
- Inspects trailers for suitability before loading
- Ensures correct parts are placed on the correct truck - packs
the right parts for delivery to the right customers with accuracy
and speed, maps out the organization of loading customer orders
from skids to trucks
- Operates pallet jack or forklift as needed
- Maintains the integrity of products through proper handling and
storage
- Keeps work area clean to avoid potential accidents and to allow
for rapid loading
- Pulls stock orders until time to load trucks as needed
- Assists with processing other DC shuttles
- Works in a safe manner following all safety procedures, rules
and regulations
- Performs all other duties as assigned by management -
-Experience, Education, and Abilities: - -
- High School Diploma or 6 months of equivalent work experience
required
- Forklift certified preferred
- Regular, reliable, predictable attendance
- Able to speak clearly and listen attentively
- Capable of recognizing and distinguishing letters and numbers
(both visually and aurally) and remembering their sequence
- Should have basic computer APGJCe skills
- Capable of lifting and moving merchandise of up to 60 lbs.
- Able to push/pull up to 300 lbs. using mechanical aids, such as
hand trucks, barrel dollies, hydraulic lifts, etc.
- Able to bend or stoop to floor-level shelves and be able to
reach shelves (eight feet) with use of stool or ladder when
necessary
- Must be able to get in and out of the back of truck with parts
while using a ramp when necessary
- Able to stand and walk for entire work shift -Work Environment:
-While performing the duties of this position, the employee is
occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, hazardous
materials, outside weather conditions of extreme heat and cold. -
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. - -
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meet your interest!GPC conducts its business without regard to sex,
race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin,
citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military
status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic.
GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer
and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement,
experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.
Keywords: Genuine Parts Company, Des Moines , Material Handler, Professions , Des Moines, Iowa
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