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. 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 Analytical Problem Solving Project Management Customer Service Interpersonal Skills Teamwork Strategic Thinking Initiative 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: 7+ years of warehousing experience required preferred 3+ years of transacting data in WMS or ERP systems preferred 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...)