Warehousing and Shipping Material Handler Job Questions & Answers

Am really interested in becoming one but don't know where to start - I have years of warehousing supervision/logistics supervision but don't know how to climb the ladder...please help...

3 answers - Asked By: Welsh wizard - 4/30/2008

I am very much interested to join one organization. I am trying to get any job there. Now they have called for Warehouse Worker job. All I want to know is, is this job suitable for a woman? What are the responsibilities / duties of a warehouse worker? Any help would be greatly appreciated. The short description says: This position involves duties such as in receiving, storing, assembling for issue or shipment, and shipping a variety of bin and bulk supplies, materials, and equipment. Performance of the work requires knowledge of the methods used in processing material into and out of the supply system (e.g., tallying types/quantities of items against receiving/shipping documents). Skill in palletizing, stacking, and appropriately arranging/placing items in storage locations.

3 answers - Asked By: P - 4/22/2013

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1 answer - Asked By: Rory C - 11/28/2007

Hello guys :D Ty because I know you guys have the answer to this inquire xD :D I will be moving to Utah to start all over with life :D I currently live in Orygun and have decided to leave everything and move to Utah :D I don't have a job nor a place to move to....I will provably rent a hotel for a couple of days n then search for a nice apartment. So tell me guys Can I rent an APARTMENT without having a job? or Do I need a job before I can get an apartment? Do you guys think I can get a nice apartment that will be under $600? eh?? :D I have lots of experience in warehouse work/shipping-receiving/material handler....and just completed a degree in criminal justice :D So hopefully i can land a job and go from there :D

2 answers - Asked By: D Comment - 10/18/2011

Hello everyone, I worked at a biotech company for 4 years as a material handler (shipping and receiving) and the company recently shut down. I've been searching at different biotech companies but can't find anything that has to do working in the warehouse. I've search on websites such as monster.com, careerbuilder.com and biospace.com as well. Biotech are more for scientist not people from my field. I've been to science job fairs and felt discourage because non of the companies had any openings for me. I tried networking as well but still no openings. I want to continue my path in working in biotech but I can't find anything. By the way, my resume is updated but I can't find any companies with openings to send them out to.

1 answer - Asked By: what? - 3/27/2009

Hola Canada :D I currently live in the United States and have decided that I want to move to Canada. However, while doing research for Canada migration it came up that DWI/dui is considered a criminal act in Canada. When I was 18/19 years old(27years old now), I had a DWI that was reduced to a simple diversion (I had to attend rehab-an alternative by the court). Can I still get a residency or work permit? I recently graduated from college with a degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice-Can my degree help dismiss my DWI and be granted permission to enter Canada? If I was to enter the country do you guys think I could get a job as a Police Officer? I also have lots of experience in Warehouse/Material Handler-shipping/receiving :D

3 answers - Asked By: D Comment - 10/25/2011

I lost my job about 3 weeks ago. i used to work at the ware house as a material handler. i live in washington DC metro area. i would like to know if you guys can help me find a job. i know economy is bad but i would like to find something soon. i have experience in warehousing, collections, administration, account receivable and hotel front desk. if you know any companies hiring in these positions please inform me. i would not mind a work at home job so long as is not a scam.my salary range is anything above $20/hr because i have a family. please help, thank you. Below is my resume: PROFILE: Have three years of experience in the warehousing industry. Successfully managed individuals and projects effectively to meet desired goals within time and budget constraints. Viewed problems in a positive way and, purpose solution to streamline operation and improve working condition. PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS •Plan, develop, and implement warehouse safety and security programs and activities effectively •Maintain quality control of warehouse goods and stocks of over 30,000 different individual items ranging from nuts, bolts and washers to air condition units and engine parts •Efficient in all Microsoft Office applications, SAP software application to prepare documentation, reports, inventory control, and stock item movements and recordings •Loading and off loading shipments and inspecting for damage and proper shipping documents •Prepare and managed departmental budgets of warehouse stock averaging over $15 million dollars of inventory •Supervise the activities on my shift of three or more workers engaged in receiving, storing, and shipping of products and materials •Interviewed, selected and trained personnel in purchasing, shipping and safety within a warehouse/office environment •Reviewed invoices, work orders, consumption reports and demand forecasts to estimate peck delivery periods and to issue work assignments •Inspect physical conditions of warehouse, vehicle fleet and equipment for preventive maintenance, safety and/or damage •Schedule and maintained daily maintenance records for shift •Ordered warehouse supplies for staff of 15 persons and keep track of consumption of supply goods for automatic replenishment in a timely manner to keep warehouse function on going •Issued shipping instructions and provide routing information to ensure that delivery times and locations are coordinated and met •Conferred with department heads to coordinate warehouse activities, such as production, sales, record control and purchasing •Verified materials against receiving documents •Noted and reported discrepancies and obvious damages •Routed materials to prescribed storage locations, which consisted of storing, stacking, or palletizing materials in accordance with prescribed storage methods •Rearranged, adjusted and took inventory of stored goods and materials on a daily basis •Examined stored materials and reported deterioration, damaged or outdated items handling a volume of 200 items per day •Picked, packed and posted material for shipping •Operated power hand trucks and power lift trucks with over 4 years experience PERSONAL JOB REQUIRED SKILLS •Excellent communication skills •Ability to motivate others •Trainable •Ability to meet deadlines and to handle multiple tasks simultaneously •Experienced in customer relations handling large volumes of clients •Work cooperatively with a wide range of personalities and cultures •Ability to work independently and in a team environment •Take pride in achieving the best possible results •Great management and leadership skills with the ability to manage large or small workforce •Able to adapt to situations to achieve tasks at hand •Able to defuse conflicts and handle problems both in personnel and job situations •Detailed-oriented with the ability to identify potential problems and resolve them •Flexible and dependable with the persistence to get the job done •Self-motivated and goal-oriented to ensure task are completed SOFTWARE KNOWLEDGE •SAP •Adelphi •WINI •Magnus •PPI •AIMS •Peachtree •Solomon •Cross Point •Microsoft Office •Word Perfect •AS400 •WinPro •Lotus •Great Plains •HIS •Deltek

1 answer - Asked By: worriedparent - 6/11/2009

I received an e-mail apparently from a Hiring Agency after contacting this company via craigslist. In the e-mail, they request that I send a copy of my credit scores or payment history, as a means of verifying my identity and will serve as acceptance to the position. They also said they would call me regarding my acceptance and job orientation? I want this job because I have applied everywhere , but NO ONE is calling and its getting real frustrated. ANY ADVICE? - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - "Company hiring multiple material handler positions full time in 2 different shifts. Full time position is either from Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm and 1pm-11pm. There will also be opportunities of overtime on weekend with. Duties: Responsible for performing the physical tasks involved in the shipping, receiving, storing, and distributing of products, materials, parts, supplies and equipment Unpacks and checks goods received against purchase orders or invoices, maintains records of received goods, rejecting unsatisfactory items where necessary Pulls and fills orders May use (but not limited to) power equipment such as a forklift, hand tools, and other devices operated in a warehouse environment This position is not responsible for operating delivery trucks which require a Commercial Drivers License Prepares and maintains records of merchandise shipped Posts weights and shipping charges and prepares goods for final shipment Examines, stocks and distributes materials in inventory and on manufacturing lines Requirements: Minimum age of 18 years old HS Diploma or Equivalent Ability to perform lifting 10-30 pounds Good mobility, manual dexterity, normal visual and auditory ability necessary Must be capable of standing and walking for extended periods of time Compensation: $12-$16.75 depends on experience Competitive health insurance and 401(k) with company match. Paid holidays and vacations * Compensation: $12-$16.75 depends on experience * Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster. * Please, no phone calls about this job! * Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests." The hiring agency's website is: www.HiringStaff.net That was included in the e-mail, with no phone number They did give the location: Texas

5 answers - Asked By: C G - 7/22/2010

Troy HIGHLIGHTS  Over 5 years in the manufacturing field  Skilled machine operator-wide background of experience  Operated Forklift and warehouse equipment CAREER SUMMARY Material Handler Vera Bradley/Manpower Roanoke,IN 08/2010-06/2011 • Drove different warehouse equipment using a RF scanner to pick up and put away items Job Seeker Advantage Cartridge Fort Wayne,IN 04/2012-04/2012 CFM US Corp Huntington,IN 12/2005-01/2006 Assembler/Industrial Brazer Parker Hannifin Climates New Haven, IN 01/2006-01/2009 • Calibrated,tested,packed,braze a/c and refrigeration products by blueprint standards Job Seeker National Tube Form Fort Wayne,IN 12/2011-01/2012 Dean Foods Ossian,IN 06/2010-08/2010 Snider Tire Bluffton,IN 07/2009-08/2009 Machine Operator/Forklift Driver Web Industries Fort Wayne, IN 10/1994-11/2004 • Operated numerous machines to insure economic and timely production • Changed tool and downloaded/uploaded programs for machines • Prepared and packaged products for shipping • Ran forklift to transport products and supplies within company • Maintained quality control in various production areas • Practiced Federal Safety and Quality Regulations Daily • Inspected products to ensure quality standards were met Job Seeker Metaldyne Fort Wayne, IN 10/2005-11/2005 C and M Fine Pack Fort Wayne,IN 09/2005-10/2005 TI automotive Ossian,IN 06/2005-07/2005 Carpenter/ Fiberglass Stripper Fort Wayne Pools, Inc Fort Wayne, IN 01/1989-10/1994 • Performed all phases of carpentry work • Used variety of hand tools,precision grinders,circular& saber saws • Applied proper chemicals to strip fiberglass used in pool production Skills CNC and ELECTRICIAN CERTIFICATE

1 answer - Asked By: Troy - 5/16/2012

It's for this job i'm interesting in applying....it's says customer service at a warehouse, and it says general labor. so what kind of work would i be probably doing?

2 answers - Asked By: spunky - 3/9/2010