Material Handler II

The purpose of the Material Handler position is to move goods from point to point by way of a forklift or other types of lifts within the warehouse or distribution center in order to supply production areas with product or remove finished goods from work areas in order to maintain continual operation and productivity standards for the facility.

Responsibilities

Adhere to all equipment safety policies and procedures when operating the lift

Stack freight in a methodical and organized manner according to set safety and quality standards

Plan the efficient movement of freight in timely manner based on layout and volume for assigned work

Inspecting and operating forklift equipment

Performs tasks associated with moving goods from point to point

Supply production areas with product or remove finished goods to a warehouse storage area

Monitors product quality frequently, reporting problems to mitigate issues.

Sort and process materials as designated

Pack and fill boxes or pallets in an organized manner according to weight restrictions

Record, document, and file materials as directed in order to maintain organization and inventory accuracy

Assemble orders from stock and place orders on pallets or shelves, or relocate orders to a holding area or shipping department

Maintain baseline productivity goals on a daily basis

Provide timely feedback to management on fulfillment issues, inventory discrepancies, or safety issues.

Operating an RF device

On time Shipping and Receiving

Assist with Inventory Control team as needed

Quality Compliance

5S – Standards and Housekeeping

Cross-training on other warehouse job functions as needed

Qualifications

Ability to complete forklift training provided by the industry with annual updates and retraining Ability to operate material lifts as directed by a supervisor

Ability to perform work in a highly organized and color-coded environment

Ability to communicate effectively with associates at all levels of the organization

Ability to work without supervision

Excellent teamwork skills

Ability to read labels and numbers

Ability to operate in high-speed and fast-paced environment

Ability to follow instructions as directed by the supervisorEducation and Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent, required

2 to 3 years of warehouse experience, required

Prior forklift operation experience, required

Leadership experience, a plus

WMS or RF Unit system experience, a plus

Competitive Compensation

Covenant’s compensation philosophy’s intent is to use a competitive total compensation strategy to determine the current market value of a position while also considering individual factors such as performance in current position, time in seat of current position, experience, level of responsibility/accountability, and longevity with the company. The system will be objective and non-discriminatory.

401(k) match, Serious Health Condition Pay

Full Health Benefits Package

Medical, Dental, Vision, Telemedicine, Short & Long Term Disability, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Cultural Perks

Casual Dress, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discount Program, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Adoption Assistance and Employee Assistance Program

Covenant Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer

M/F/Disability/Veteran

VEVRAA Federal Contractor