at Baker & Taylor in Commerce, Georgia, United States
Job Description
Job Details
Job Location
Commerce Book Service Center - Commerce, GA
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
High School Travel Percentage
None
Job Shift
2nd Shift
Material Handler - Packing 2nd Shift
Who We Are/ B&T Values Statement
At Baker & Taylor, we are passionate about changing the world through literacy. We believe that education, access to content, and the freedom to explore are essential. We are dedicated to supporting our library partners across the world who tirelessly provide resources to foster the imagination of future generations and improve outcomes in their communities. Librarians are our heroes and championing and supporting their work is our purpose.
Baker & Taylor is committed to embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion to create an environment that both celebrates and evolves through the unique experiences and contributions of all team members.
Who You Are
You are able to work efficiently independent and become a strong team player
You are organized and detail oriented.
What You'll Do/ A Day In The Life Typically Includes
Sorts cartons supplied on conveyor line from Packing, by carrier
Stacks cartons on pallets or trailer floor, bending/twisting/lifting
Move empty pallets in place, by hand
Operate a manual pallet jack to move completed skids
Operate wrap machine, when needed.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Ensures proper labeling and carton selection.
Responsible for ensuring carton closure.
Operates company vehicles and equipment as needed to transport products, cartons, or other items between service center and off-site warehouse.
Unloads incoming box trucks as needed.
Operates and maintains Power Case Sealer.
Loads outbound used lease orders (truckloads).
Takes outgoing and collects incoming mail from post office daily.
Delivers and collects products from subcontractors.
Performs month end counts on various supplies and inventory items.
Performs other duties, including but not limited to:
Sorting boxes from conveyer onto appropriate skids by carrier and zip code for UPS.
Removing full skids from conveyer and placing in designated area by carrier using pallet jacks.
Attaching shipping label to upper cardboard in appropriate place
Replacing rolls of material on machine as needed.
Scan cartons to trailer barcode via RF unit
Work Environment
The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
Qualifications
Required Skills & Experience
High school education and three to twelve months experience.
Ability to operate forklift and pallet jack.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence and effectively present information to customers or employees of the organization.
Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's and perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions and deal with problems involving a few concrete variables.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers; reach with hands and arms; and lift/move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision requirements include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
Benefits
Participation in company health (medical, dental) insurance plans on the 1st of the month following your hire date
Company short-term and long-term disability benefits
Career development and advancement opportunities
Climate controlled facility
Career Path
Power Truck Operator - Lead Clerk
At Baker & Taylor, we embrace the unique perspectives and experiences of our team members, customers, and communities. Together we celebrate a culture that facilitates and inspires lifelong learning.
Diversity
We are made stronger by the expertise and insights of team members and customers with different experiences and backgrounds.
Equity
The unique contributions of our team members and customers enable us to create an environment that offers possibilities for everyone.
Inclusivity
We foster an inclusive workplace where everyone's voice is heard, and each team member is empowered to bring their authentic self to work every day.
