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. 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 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 - Operate industrial power equipment in a safe manner - Storing and stacking materials according to company standards - 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 - 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 - Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor/manager - Leadership in preloading trucks for customer deliveries and ensuring orders are staged efficiently. - Overseeing unloading trucks, including returning undelivered products and managing empty totes, drums, and other returned items. - Ensuring all trucks are efficiently loaded and unloaded for operational efficiency. - Warehouse audits to ensure compliance with company policies and safety standards. - High-level data entry in WMS, ERP, and dispatching software. - Follows all requirements and controls for product integrity and compliance. - Reports all incidents and accidents to management promptly. - Coordinates all deliveries for optimum routing and truck efficiency. - Collaborating with management and other departments to solve issues, identify gaps, and address customer-related disappointments, ensuring continuous service improvements. - Cross-departmental collaboration to proactively solve operational inefficiencies and enhance customer satisfaction. - Expertise in inventory management, including maintaining min/max stock levels and managing fuel and lubricant orders. - High-level compliance with OSHA and company safety standards. - Leadership in the company’s continuous improvement culture, including 5S implementation, teaching and educating Material Handler I and II in 5S methodologies and best practices, and reducing the 8 wastes. - Responsible for daily housekeeping and ensuring proper usage of opening and closing checklists. - Extensive training and mentoring of other staff, with a focus on safety, problem-solving, and improving operational efficiency. - Basic training of new employees in warehouse functions and safety standards - Regular interaction with management to assess and implement solutions for operational challenges and ensure alignment with company goals. - Fostering a culture of continuous education and professional development across teams. - Familiar with legal weights of different types of commercial vehicles to ensure proper loading and compliance.