Senior Material Handler (2nd Shift) - Atlanta GA
APL Logistics
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Description
Responsibilities:
Pulling Orders
- Accurately locate and load, both by hand and using appropriate motorized equipment (i.e., forklift truck), customer product onto/from pallets, trays, racks and shelves according to established procedures and safety regulations. Is able to operate special equipment as necessary, such as a turret clamp and slip sheet equipment and RF unit (if applicable).
- Count, weigh and record number of units of materials handled on daily production sheet.
- Complete specialized order processing for loading by stenciling, slip-sheeting, shrink wrapping, labeling and consolidating as required on order.
Operating & Maintenance - Equipment and Grounds
- Assign / verify trailers to appropriate dock and/or yard location, trailers locked to dock-lock and/ or chocking the wheels (if applicable), following all safety rules and Company policy.
- Daily inspect and repair or make adjustments before operating tow-motor vehicles, following safety and maintenance instructions, completing the tow-motor inspection sheet at the beginning of each shift and/or assigned to another piece of equipment; report immediately any defective equipment to supervisor.
- Prepare trailers prior to loading product by inspecting and cleaning as needed to ensure product preservation.
- Assists in building and grounds maintenance to ensure that the facility is maintained in a clean, neat safe and orderly manner.
Loading & Unloading
- Load picked orders or (pull & load) according to policies and procedures, completing appropriate paperwork including Bill of Lading, Pick Report, Trailer Audit and Lot Verification.
- Unload, move, stack and stage customer products and materials both by hand and using forklift or other power equipment, keeping appropriate records and reports.
Reports
- Complete activity and statistical reports as assigned by supervisor.
- Assist in physical inventories ensuring facility and contents are secure.
Miscellaneous
- Provide other services such as sanitation requirement activities, assembling crates (boxes) to contain products, and/or moving loose materials to containers as directed by supervisor and/or team leader.
Health, Safety and Environment
Follow basic mandatory work instructions (including use of personal protection equipment where relevant) to safeguard the environment and the wellbeing of oneself and others.
Additional Information
- Apply the APL Logistics Continuous Improvement (ACI) Model for operational efficiency to improve business process, increase proficiency and increase efficiency through waste elimination.
- Apply the 5S Lean methodology to sustain a safe, clean and orderly facility.
- Position requires the incumbent’s performance to meet and occasionally exceed standards as set by the company for warehouse safety, food safety, sanitation, quality, productivity and customer service.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
Licenses and Certifications
- Forklift Certification
Experience
- Preferred two (2) years forklift/tow motor experience required (fork lift certification required).
- Ability to operate forklift – both sit down and stand up, tow motor, motorized and non-motorized pallet jack; clamp, reach and slip sheet.
- Knowledge of inventory control and general warehouse procedures.
- Light data entry skills required
- Ability to read and comprehend basic instructions, to interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedures
- Ability to write legibly
- Must have basic math skills
- Ability to make decisions on customer acceptance based on past experience and fitness for use
- Must have attention to detail for continuous mental and visual attention
- Data entry skills
- Language skills - English
- Must be a Team Player
- Ability to communicate in a professional and positive manner
Managerial Experience
- None
The hourly wage for this position is $22.75, plus shift differential.
Candidates are eligible for the following benefits:
• Vacation
• 6 days sick time
• 8 paid holidays
• 1 paid "Personal Holiday"
• Company Bonus Plan
• 401(K) SAVE Plan
• Annual Fixed Contribution
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life & Disability coverage
• Voluntary Benefits
• Accident/Critical Illness/Hospital Indemnity Benefits
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer funding and wellness incentives
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Referral Program
EEO Statement for US-
The company is committed to and supports equal employment opportunity and affirmative action to all employees and applicants for employment. Equal employment opportunity means equal treatment of employees and applicants without regard to the following legally-protected characteristics: race, color, religion, creed, sex (gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age (40 and over), medical condition, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), veteran status, physical or mental disability status or any other legally-protected status.
Benefits
- health insurance
- 401(k)
- tuition reimbursement
About this role
APL Logistics is hiring a Senior Material Handler for second shift operations at their Atlanta facility. This role centers on the accurate, safe movement and processing of customer products through the warehouse—pulling orders, loading and unloading trailers, operating forklifts and other motorized equipment, and maintaining detailed records throughout. You'll handle both the physical work of stacking, staging, and consolidating shipments and the documentation side, completing bills of lading, pick reports, and trailer audits. The position also involves equipment inspection and maintenance, facility upkeep, and applying lean methodology to improve warehouse efficiency.
The role requires two years of forklift and tow motor experience with current certification, plus solid foundational skills in data entry, basic math, inventory control, and warehouse procedures. You'll need to read and follow safety protocols carefully, communicate clearly with your team, and maintain the attention to detail necessary for quality control and customer acceptance decisions. This is a hands-on position that demands reliability and a commitment to safety standards.
APL Logistics offers $22.75 per hour plus shift differential, with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and an employee assistance program. This is a full-time, in-office role suited to someone with warehouse experience who takes pride in operational accuracy and safety.
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