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Veolia North America Material Handler I in Hopkins, Minnesota
Company Description
Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation. Within this framework, Veolia's Water Technology Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world's most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.
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Job Summary
The primary responsibilities of the Material Handler are to fulfill orders within the time required to meet customer dates using electric forklifts and Swing-Reach turret trucks. Ensure counts and documentation are accurate, and hand off packaged/wrapped orders to the correct shipping desk. Complete department material requests and communicate on the status of orders through established procedures
like email or other methods. Secondary responsibilities include loading and unloading trucks, completing quick ship orders, consolidating, cycle counting, cleaning and other projects as assigned.
This opening is for First Shift: Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Key Characteristics
• Attention to detail
• Effective time management
• Self-directed
• Ability to work well and communicate in a team environment
• General safety skills
• Basic computer knowledge and skills
Duties & Responsibilities
• Observe all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) policies and procedures, including
housekeeping practices and spill response; participate in EHS meetings, investigations, and audits
• Perform tasks in accordance with quality, DOT and hazardous material requirements when loading and unloading trucks
• Prepare orders for shipment for your designated material handling position, complete quick ship orders, consolidate and complete cycle counts as assigned by Warehouse Supervisor or Material Handler Facilitator
• Place finished goods, materials and supplies in the corresponding warehouse rack/s
• Check for and fulfill material requests from other departments in a timely manner
• Collect and properly dispose of scrap bracing, cardboard, strapping, and other debris; maintain a
safe and clean work environment
• Perform any additional duties as assigned by Supervisor or Material Handler Facilitator
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Required
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work at heights in a Swing-Reach truck and other types of forklifts
• Legal authorization to work in the United States
• Willingness and ability to wear personal protective equipment, for example safety glasses,
gloves, ear plugs, safety shoes, fall protection harness
• Job requirements include standing, bending, twisting, and climbing stairs and/or ladders
• Read and comprehend written and spoken (English) instructions and/or protocols
• Ability to work in a warehouse environment with seasonal temperature variations
• Basic mathematical skills
Education & Experience
Preferred:
• Experience working in SAP & TekRF scanners
• Experience with Google, Google Docs & Sheets
• 1 year of material handler and/or warehouse experience
• Experience operating a forklift and/or Swing-Reach Turret truck or Transtacker in a
manufacturing area
Additional Information
As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.
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