Shipping-Material Handler (2nd Shift)
Smyrna, Tennessee, United States
Building the people that build the world.
With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world. Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development. We’re a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world.
As part of Engineered Air Movement, TAMCO is an innovative manufacturer of high-end, superior quality dampers and air control products that serve commercial, industrial, and institutional markets. With its high attention to detail for products that are durable, maintenance free, energy efficient, and unparalleled in performance, companies rely on TAMCO to provide comfort and mission critical and industrial cooling solutions.
How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)
SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. As a material handler, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient movement, storage, and preparation of goods. Position will load/unload trucks, process inventory, and package products to ensure supply chain operations run smoothly and orders reach their destinations accurately.
What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)
While each day brings new opportunities to SPX, your core responsibilities will be:
Safety
- Keep shipping docks, staging areas, and warehouses clean and compliant with OSHA and company safety standards.
- Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other heavy equipment to load outbound freight and unload inbound raw materials.
- Follow all safety rules and adhere to core value of business.
- Maintain clean equipment.
- Report repairs and/or issues to team lead or supervisor.
Material Management
- Accurately pull, pack, and stage orders for domestic and international shipments according to pick sheets or work orders.
- Move materials to and from loading docks, delivery trucks, and storage areas.
- Collect and properly dispose scrap, cardboard, and strapping.
- Prepare finished goods for shipment by identifying, pulling, packing, crating, loading, and securing product.
- Complete transport of finished goods (manually and/or using hand trucks and skids).
- Maintains material-handling equipment by completing pre-use inspections and making operator repairs.
Inventory Control
- Track inventory levels, verify incoming deliveries against purchase orders, and assist with physical counts and cycle counting.
- Inspect items for damage, label products correctly, and maintain accurate logs and records, often using an ERP or warehouse management software.
- Review orders for quality and accuracy, cross-check accompanying documents.
- Maintains inventory by identifying, labelling, and keeping materials and supplies in stock, recording location of inventory, and reporting shortages.
- Seek help when unsure on resolution, working closely with team lead/supervisor and shipping team.
- Follow processes for expedite shipments affecting the production schedule.
Culture
- Desire to do the right thing
- Team player, assisting other team members and departments as needed with other duties not routine to position
- Punctual, on time, ready to work, every day
What we are looking for (Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education)
We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has:
Required Experience
- 1–2 years of warehouse, logistics, or material handling experience.
- 1 year experience certified Fork truck (or the ability to obtain one)
Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong math skills
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Process improvement mindset
- Knowledge of inventory control
- Puts safety first
- Excellent attendance
Education & Certifications
- High school diploma, or equivalent
Travel & Working Environment
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Lifting to 50 pounds with assistance.
- Sitting, standing, walking, bending, grasping, pushing, pulling, crawling, climbing, twisting, reaching, and working at heights.
- Perform repetitive motions.
Plant environment with potential exposure to harsh weather, excessive heat/ cold, and/or excessive noise.
How we live our culture
Our culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are. Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other. Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads at SPX.
What benefits do we offer?
We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:
- Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
- Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one
- Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
- Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs
Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX
We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices at SPX, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realize their fullest potential.
SPX is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.