Material Handler III

Join Our Team as a Material Handler III at Wilcox + Flegel!

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We are looking for a dedicated Material Handler III to join our Vancouver department. As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth flow of materials and products. If you are detail-oriented, organized, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you! Apply now to be part of our innovative team at Wilcox + Flegel.

This is a Day shift position!

We offer an industry-leading benefits package that includes :

Medical, Dental, Vision, RX, Optional FSA

Optional Medical Waive Bonus

Company paid Life Insurance, Short Term & Long Term Disability, and AD&D

401(k) with generous company match

Paid Vacation Time, 120 hours per year

7 Paid Holidays

Working Holiday Pay

Paid Volunteer Hours

Employee Fuel Discount Account

Profit Sharing Program

Wellness Program Incentives

Recognition & Reward Program

Team Member Referral Bonus

Boot Reimbursement

Position Summary :

Ensure the accurate and safe handling of materials and completion of other duties required to effectively operate in a high-volume and fast paced distribution environment.  Responsible to consistently role model our Core Values.

Essential Position Functions and Responsibilities :

Responsible for performing general warehousing duties involving physical handling of product, materials, supplies and equipment

Maintain orderly, clean work environment in compliance with Company safety and sanitation requirements

Operate industrial power equipment in a safe manner

Storing and stacking materials according to company standards

Ensure compliance with regulatory and company policies and procedures

Regular bending, kneeling, lifting of 60+ pounds, and climbing steps and ladders

Transfers materials and items from receiving dock to bin location or other designated area by hand, hand truck, forklift or other industrial powered truck

Assembles and prepares customer orders for shipping and loads the order onto trailers

Assists other warehouse workers in completing tasks as required

Perform complex data entry transactions utilizing provided software and hardware

Accurately execute inventory functions / processes as assigned

Recognize and correct potential process errors before actions adversely affect the customer

Identifies damaged products and takes appropriate action when discovered

Properly prepares, handles, and maintains all required documentation

Trains others in warehouse functions, processes, housekeeping requirements, and safety protocols

Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor / manager

Critical Core Competencies and Skills :

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Ability to operate a forklift and / or order picker in a safe and efficient manner.

Demonstrated aptitude for problem solving; ability to determine solutions for customers

High level of organization and follow through

Results oriented and able to work both independently and within a team environment

Comfortable interacting with high-level leaders in across functional disciplines

Regular attendance is required

Ability and willingness to work overtime / flexible hours as assigned by supervisor

Ability to keep all business and operations information confidential

Familiarity with modern warehousing practices, methods, and theories

Excellent interpersonal skills as well as verbal and written communication skill

Must be highly organized with strong ability to multi-task

Able to assess competing demands and determine appropriate direction

Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing environment; agile, flexible and resilient

This position has been designated as a Safety Sensitive Position. This position is subject to pre-employment drug testing, as well as random, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident drug and alcohol testing. The results of this testing will be a condition of employment

Minimum Education and Experience :

High School Diploma or equivalent required

Minimum of 5 years of warehousing experience required

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

Preferred Education, Experience & Skills :

• 6 years of warehousing experience preferred
• 3 years of transacting data in WMS or ERP systems preferred

Problem solving, strategic thinker & analytical

Project Management

Customer Service

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Licenses, Certifications and / or Registrations :

Ability to operate a manual / powered pallet jack or lift product required

Forklift certification is a plus

Equipment and Software Requirements :

Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) preferred

Position Location / Working Conditions / Equipment

Warehouse

Equipment Shop

High noise environment

Exposure to moving machinery

Physical Requirements

Typically standing or walking

Typically driving forklift, pallet jack, etc.

Typically bending, crouching, stooping

Frequent lifting (60 lbs.)

Equipment

Heavy equipment (forklift, etc...)