What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Handler (ZGC) position at GreenWood, Inc?
Job Description
The Material Handler is responsible for loading and unloading material within a warehouse, rail car, or storage facility and for effectively and efficiently staging all material at designated loading/unloading areas for distribution. Candidate must have truck driving experience.
Responsibilities
We are a customer-focused, integrated maintenance company operating projects throughout the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic states. If you are seeking employment with a dedicated industry leader, and committed to safely improving and perfecting our industry, you may be a candidate for GreenWood. We look for skilled, experienced, and qualified professionals in maintenance, construction and plant services. GreenWood offers unique opportunities in professional development and growth featuring an outstanding benefits plan and training program.
If you feel your values align with the culture at GreenWood, Inc., and you can provide a long-standing track record of safety, skills, dependability, and accountability, we invite you to peruse our Job Postings to determine if there is an opportunity that interests you. Applicants must be willing to abide by our Zero Incident philosophy in order to work at GreenWood, Inc.
Benefits
The Material Handler is responsible for loading and unloading material within a warehouse, rail car, or storage facility and for effectively and efficiently staging all material at designated loading/unloading areas for distribution. Candidate must have truck driving experience.
Responsibilities
- Loads and unloads material within a warehouse or storage facility
- Utilizes hand trucks, forklifts, pallet jack, hoists, conveyors, or handling equipment to move material to and from delivery transportation vehicles and within warehouse or storage facility or work in process
- Fills in when necessary to maintain flow of material
- Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job
- Ensures safety procedures, practices, and processes are followed at all times
- Identifies potential hazards in the workplace and takes action to eliminate/minimize risks, which includes communicating to management any product availability issues
- Promotes safety awareness and immediately reports any unsafe acts, conditions, or unsafe equipment within the facility
- Maintains a clean and orderly work environment while ensuring housekeeping duties are completed as required
- Works with assigned team and other warehouse employees to ensure positive employee relations within the team
- Loads, transports, and unloads materials, tools, equipment, and supplies as needed
- Perform other duties as assigned
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Greater than 3 years of experience in a lead warehouse/material handling or production role in a warehouse or production environment
- Greater than three years of experience in material handling equipment and a valid operator’s license for equipment is preferred
- Knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures in material handling field; extensive knowledge preferred
- Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to perform repetitive tasks with focus on instructions and safety
- Ability to prioritize with an emphasis on quality of work and sense of urgency
- Ability to complete necessary training and follow safety policies, procedures, and processes
- Ability to hold self and assigned team accountable for areas of responsibility and for actions
- Willingness and desire to perform responsibilities accurately and efficiently with a high level of customer service
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation(s)
- Ability to successfully obtain a forklift certification (both written and practical tests)
- Ability and willingness to cross train in other areas for back up coverage as needed
- Demonstrates a high level of customer service
- Availability and willingness to work hours outside of the normal scheduled work week and/or weekends with limited or no advance notice should it be required due to business necessity
We are a customer-focused, integrated maintenance company operating projects throughout the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic states. If you are seeking employment with a dedicated industry leader, and committed to safely improving and perfecting our industry, you may be a candidate for GreenWood. We look for skilled, experienced, and qualified professionals in maintenance, construction and plant services. GreenWood offers unique opportunities in professional development and growth featuring an outstanding benefits plan and training program.
If you feel your values align with the culture at GreenWood, Inc., and you can provide a long-standing track record of safety, skills, dependability, and accountability, we invite you to peruse our Job Postings to determine if there is an opportunity that interests you. Applicants must be willing to abide by our Zero Incident philosophy in order to work at GreenWood, Inc.
Benefits
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation Time
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Prescription Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Various Voluntary Policies Available
- Safety Training
- Continuous Learning Environment
