Materials Handler

Job Overview

A Material Handler maintains production and distribution of products by pulling orders from inventory and delivering production materials and supplies; including keeping accurate counts, examining, weighing, and checking incoming materials and supplies.

A Day In The Life

• Moves materials to and from loading docks, delivery trucks, storage areas, and manufacturing areas by hand or with available material handling equipment (MHE) such as hand truck, pallet jack, cart, forklift, or hydraulic lift.  
• Loads and unloads incoming and outgoing materials and products 
• Performs and reports cycle counts 
• Maintains inventory by identifying, labeling, and placing materials and supplies in stock by recording location of inventory in warehouse/on the shelves. 
• Locates materials and supplies by pulling and verifying materials and supplies listed on bill of materials and delivering to appropriate work cell staging/kitting area 
• Maintains in-process inventory at work centers by delivering and opening materials and supplies. 
• Documents materials and supplies disposition by recording units delivered and location of units.  
• Receives credit-return material and supplies from production by verifying materials and supplies code and lot number and quantity, placing materials in back in stock. 
• Operates forklifts, hand tools, and other equipment to move freight and material. 
• Ensure all items are secured on pallets that are placed on racks. 
• Maintains material-handling equipment by completing pre-use inspections and properly filling out user inspection records. 
• Keep work areas, warehouse, storage areas, and all equipment clean, neat, and orderly 
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.  
• Other duties as assigned

What will help you thrive in this role?

• High school diploma or equivalent 
• 1-2 years of experience working in a warehouse setting or in logistics; experience in operating material handling equipment preferred 
• Certification to operate a forklift truck preferred but not required  
• Must be able to work well in a team environment. 
• Ability to read, write, and to follow instructions, and work independently with little guidance 
• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time; ability to bend and to lift heavy materials not to exceed 44 LBS. 
• Ability to operate computers and relevant warehouse management computer software  
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including overtime and weekends

Competencies Customer Focus Communicating and Influencing Emotional Intelligence Enabling Execution Initiative and Drive Leveraging Learning and Feedback Planning, Organizing, and Decision Making Positive Approach and Stress Tolerance Resolving Conflict Technology Agility

Hubbell Incorporated

Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.

The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses.

We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.

Hubbell Utility Solutions 

Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications. HUS provides the critical components that allow the grid to reliably transmit and distribute energy, as well as the communications and controls technologies to make the grid smarter and more flexible.

Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.

The above summary of position responsibilities and requirements is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for making decisions related to position performance, employee development, and compensation.

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