Warehouse Material Handler - Shipping - Federal Signal : Job Details

The Warehouse Material Handler performs warehouse operations which requires operators to operate a variety of different forklift trucks, along with the Joey lift and they must provide for the safe, timely, accurate, and cost-effective receipt and delivery of parts from suppliers, customers, and intercompany transfers.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs all warehouse shipping activities including, but not limited to picking, packing, putting away supplier/customer orders and intercompany transfers.
• Load and unload trucks using variety of equipment.
• Resolve problems with pick orders and escalate unresolved problems to the Shipping/Receiving Coordinator or supervisor.
• Operate material control system devices including but not limited to computer programs and wireless scanners.
• Operate power tools (banding equipment, skid wrapping machines, etc.) as required to prepare skids as necessary for storage or shipment.
• Move material to appropriate area throughout the warehouse and document these movements in accordance with established procedures.
• Check the quality of each vendor-supplied or manufactured part and/or assembly used, inspecting for flaws in its manufacture and report any such flaws to supervision.
• Follow safety and department rules.
• Maintain basic housekeeping of the immediate work area.
• Using computer software to meter outbound parcel and LTL freight.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Work Experience:

• Minimum of High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Attention to detail a must.
• Experience driving a forklift is mandatory.
• Experience with computers and wireless handheld warehouse system experience preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years material handling, distribution and warehouse experience required.

Wage Range: $19.76 - $25.44

Benefits of Employment

In addition to excellent career growth opportunities, Federal Signal Corporation offers a wide array of benefits including: annual bonus potential, insurance (life, medical, dental, vision), paid holidays, paid vacation, 401(k) with matching contributions and tuition reimbursement. We provide our employees with a smoke-free, drug-free workplace.

About Us

Federal Signal in University Park is a leading manufacturer and supplier of comprehensive systems and products used to protect people and property. Our products and integrated solutions include systems for campus and community alerting, emergency vehicles, first responder interoperable communications, industrial communications, and command and municipal networked security. Specific products include: lightbars and sirens, public warning sirens and public safety software.

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material, cleans infrastructure, and protects the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems.