Material Handler - 1st shift

With a purpose to make tomorrow a little bit better than today for each other, our customers, and our communities, Ascentek provides an environment where you can love what you do and be your best every day.

What you will enjoy by being a part of a 2024 USA Great Place to Work certified company:

A position that is: Hourly, Full time (First Shift), Mon-Fri 6:00 am to 2:30 pm

• Medical Plan options, including fertility coverage and free mental health and telehealth coverage
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• FSA/HSA options
• Paid parental leave
• Company-provided short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
• Supplemental Insurances, including accident, critical illness, hospital, and supplemental life insurance
• 401(k) with a generous company match
• Pet Insurance Benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• 21 Paid Days Off
• 7 Paid Holidays

• Stylish company provided uniforms and personal protective equipment
• Paid comprehensive on-the-job training
• Career advancement opportunities

The Material Handler will receive, store, and distribute materials and products within a warehouse using a Warehouse Management System and supporting production lines.

• Expedite the unloading of material from trailers, verifying item numbers and checking for discrepancies
• Receives POs using a handheld computerized Warehouse Management System
• Reads Production Work Tickets to determine items to be picked and staged in the Work Order staging area
• Participate in daily cycle counting program
• Pick and stage orders by interpreting customer-specific work instructions
• Adhering to the company's safety standards and enforcing safety regulations
• Maintain clean and orderly work area and warehouse
• Responsible for the accuracy of all system transactions
• Verify that the quality of outbound loads meets customer expectations
• Responsible for adhering to and maintaining the company's ISO standards

Education: High School Diploma or GED

Experience/Training:

• A minimum of 4 years experience in forklift operations and training
• Experience using a computerized Warehouse Management System
• Must have good command of the English language and the ability to read and understand written instructions
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations to accurately complete job tasks
• Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers to aid in satisfying customer requirements
• Ability to organize and prioritize job tasks and requirements
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished written or orally in English
• Ability to use basic tools, various material handler equipment, and hand-held scanners
• Must exhibit promptness and attention to detail

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:

This position requires frequent lifting up to 75 pounds, climbing, and bending. Employee must be able to deal with multiple assignments and work well under pressure. Protective clothing is required for this position which includes steel toed shoes, gloves and safety glasses. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

This position is in a loud environment with minimal heating or air conditioning. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

Ascentek is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.