Freight Handler Level 2 - Pooler, United States - Best Choice Products

Description

Position: Freight Handler


FSLA Status: Full-Time/Non-Exempt


Location: Pooler, GA


Pay Rate: $17/hr


Scope of the Role

The Freight Handler is responsible for assisting with overall warehouse operations including but not limited to loading, unloading, and stacking products to/from pallets, floor, or racks.

Other duties assigned by Warehouse Operations Management.


Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities
Load, unload, and stack merchandise onto or from pallets, floor, or racks by hand.
Separate merchandise for shipment to warehouse location or according to managements instructions. Maintain integrity of products through proper handling.
Affix appropriate labels to pallet or carton.
Apply shrink-wrap to pallets of merchandise.
Transport merchandise directly to shipping as required.
Use a scanner to process merchandise for accurate inventory and location tracking.
Follow company policies and procedures and maintain a safe work environment.
Perform other duties as assigned.


Qualifications & Required Experience
High school diploma or GED required.
1+ years experience required in a similar role in the warehouse environment.
Experience operating warehouse equipment, Reach and Forklift strongly preferred.
Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and written.
Ability to sufficiently read and comprehend freight instructions.
Possess basic mathematical skills.
Ability to stand on feet frequently for long periods of time.
Ability to lift weights of up to 75 pounds on a continual basis.
Ability to safely operate pallet jack.

Excellent attendance required; must be able to work on a regular and predictable basis or as schedule due to changes in the business needs and/or during peak season.

Ability to work in a warehouse environment with variable noise levels, lighting conditions and temperature variation.
Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet business needs, including nights and weekends.