Material Handler - 3rd Shift

Position Overview

This position will provide comprehensive material handling support to Proterra’s Burlingame’s Site Warehouse Manager and other site leadership team members. You will be responsible for providing a full range of material handling solutions to client groups at the site and be in an environment where you can have a greater impact.

About the Role – You will:

• Load and unload materials in warehouse and storage facilities; receive materials into the Company system and verify materials against Pack Lists to ensure the accuracy of the delivery; count and weigh parts to check quantity accuracy and contact the buying team when shipment is inaccurate to rectify the discrepancy.
• Pick parts for shipment and packaging according to shipping procedures. Complete the appropriate paperwork to ship the product.
• Pick parts for kitting and packages according to the pick list kitting procedures. Complete the appropriate paperwork for the kitting process. Performs the transactions in the system to consume the parts pulled for the kit carts and out-going orders.
• Perform transactions in the inventory system to enter new quantities and during shipping transactions to remove inventory from stock. Uses material moving equipment such as pallet jacks, forklifts, order-pickers and dollies to bring products and materials to an appropriate location.
• Issue materials to departments in the organization upon request. This involves transacting inventory quantities to the department and delivering the parts to the work area. Monitor the inventory and reports discrepancies in quantities to Supervisor.
• Stock replenishment, rotation, and combining where needed; assist with Cycle Counting.
• Transfer parts between bin locations with the Company Operation System and prepare and package parts to be shipped.
• Perform 5S duties within the Warehouse and other duties as assigned by management.

About Our Group:

• As strategic partners, the Warehouse team strives to ensure that our values, culture and engagement always allow us to do great things for our company.
• We strive to provide the highest level service and support to our clients each and every day.
• We work collaboratively to build strong relationships with our clients, partners, and own team.
• We treat each other with respect……and always try to have a little fun every day!
• This position will be part of the Warehouse team that supports Proterra’s Manufacturing and Engineering operations in Burlingame, CA.
• You will report to the Site Warehouse Manager and collaborate with other Warehouse team members located at our other manufacturing facilities in Greenville, SC and in Los Angeles, CA.

About You:

• Self-starter with the ability to adapt interpersonal styles and techniques to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Customer-focused attitude, with high level of professionalism and discretion.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, establish trust and credibility, and act with complete integrity.
• Detail-oriented, resourceful and diligent.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Sound judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

Your Experience Includes:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1+ year material handling or logistics/shipping and receiving experience using RFID/Scanning equipment (including receiving, matching pack-list to items received, parts/material put-away, combining parts/materials for maximizing warehouse space)
• Proficient computer and math skills
• Fork-lift experience with Sit-down, Stand-up and Order Pickers, Crane Experience.
• Powered Industrial Truck certification/training
• Project management (various projects to be coordinated within the Warehouse)
• Physical Demands:
• May work various shifts as needed; may be requested to travel to different locations.
• Lifting up to 25 pounds and occasionally 50 pounds.
• Able to walk, stand, crouch, bench, kneel, lift, carry and reach as needed in large and tight spaces.
• Good eye/hand coordination and ability to identify color variations, depth perceptions and close or distance visual items.
• Manual dexterity with occasional repetitive finger motion.
• Environmental Demands:
• Ability to work in manufacturing environment with extreme heat and cold conditions.
• Wear protective clothing or respiratory protective equipment.
• Works with irritant chemicals, gases, etc.

You might also have:

• Shipping experience (processing BOL’s for out-going shipments)
• Class B Passenger Endorsed CDL holder for loading out-going buses
• Use of 3rd Party Shipping Systems such as UPS WorldShip and Echo Trak

Travel: 0 - 10%

Proterra is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, providing equal employment opportunities to all Employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law or ordinance. Proterra participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program (E-Verify).

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)