Line & Dock Support: Keep lines stocked with parts/containers and move metal coils, scrap, and finished goods to designated shipping areas.
Equipment Operation: Safely operate and position forklifts, tuggers, cranes, conveyors, and chutes.
Inventory Coordination: Coordinate inventory levels and usage with the Shipping Scheduler and Material Coordinator.
Documentation: Maintain accurate and legible record logs for all inbound and outbound movements.
✅ Quality & Maintenance
Scrap Management: Ensure all shipping scraps are properly ticketed and promptly removed from the work area.
Facility Care: Immediately report any malfunctioning dock doors , locks, or vehicle issues to Maintenance and the BTL.
Leadership: Train new shipping operators and monitor team performance to meet production goals.
🛡️ Safety & Team Support
Dock Safety: Obey all traffic warnings (flashing lights, walkways) and follow ECPL (Energy Control Power Lockout) procedures.
Shift Readiness: Complete safety checklists at the start of every shift and keep the shipping aisles/common areas free of debris.
Collaboration: Fill in for operators as required to keep the shipping process running and assist team members to ensure quality parts.
Qualifications & Physical Requirements
Physical Stamina: Constant reaching at waist level; frequent standing, walking, and climbing stairs/ladders.
Strength: Must be able to lift/carry a minimum of 38 lbs and push/pull 50 lbs .
Environment: Ability to work in a loud/noisy environment with parts that may be hot, cold, or wet.
Compliance: Must pass all required physicals and maintain updated EHS training.
Safety Mindset: Strict adherence to PPE requirements and ergonomic principles.
Our Culture
Benefits
Dental insuranceVision insurancePaid time offFlexible scheduleEquity / stock options
Additional Information
At GE Appliances, a Haier company, we come together to make "good things, for life." As the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S., we're powered by creators, thinkers and makers who believe that anything is possible and that there's always a better way. We believe in the power of our people and in giving them the freedom to explore, discover and build good things, together.
The GE Appliances philosophy, backed by three simple commitments defines the way we work, invent, create, do business, and serve our communities: we come together , we always look for a better way , and we create possibilities .
Interested in joining us on our journey?
We are seeking a high-energy Shipping Material Handler to join our Logistics team. You will be a key player in our Shipping Department, responsible for keeping production lines stocked and ensuring finished goods and scrap materials move efficiently toward outbound transit. This role requires precision in operating forklifts and tuggers within a busy dock environment while coordinating closely with our shipping schedulers.
Position
Shipping Material Handler
Location
USA, LaFayette, GA
How You'll Create Possibilities
We want you to make it at Roper! Roper produces some of America's best cooking products, with more than 300 new appliances (from free-standing electric ranges to wall ovens to cooktops in a variety of finishes and designs) launched over the last two years. The plant produces cooking products for the Monogram®, GE®, GE Profile™ and CAFÉ™ brands.
Why join our team?
- Paid weekly
- Medical, dental and vision benefits starting day one
- Tuition reimbursement and career development
- Paid vacation, holiday and personal time
And so much more!
What You'll Bring to Our Team
Haier · Lafayette, GA