Expeditor/Material Handler

Join the Power People! Edlen is seeking energetic team players to join the Expeditor team in Atlanta, GA. If you have great customer service experience, attention to detail and want to be a part of the electrifying events industry, then apply to join our team at the Georgia World Congress Center. JOB DESCRIPTION: Expeditor DEPARTMENT: Warehouse REPORTS TO: Lead Expeditor/Superintendent/General Foreman SUMMARY : Primary responsibilities include tracking, sorting and storing Edlen inventory, working with the electrical team regarding material needs for events and maintaining the integrity of Edlen storage areas within the Facility. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: 1. Ensure all materials, supplies and equipment received are processed, distributed and/or stored in a timely manner and tagged with appropriate Edlen labeling. 2. Inspect shipments to ensure accuracy of order, as well as document any damages or defects. Immediately return packing slips to Office Manager/General Manager. 3. Move materials, supplies and equipment from the respective storage location (shop) to various locations throughout the Facility. 4. Refresh materials in “boneyards” on show site, as needed. Track materials on Load List. 5. Fill and update “load lists” for each large show, tracking damages upon collection. 6. Track the use of Edlen hand & power tools/equipment, such as drills. 7. Track the maintenance of parts and equipment. Communicate the status and future maintenance dates to Lead Expeditor. 8. Check with Facility Purchasing Department daily for deliveries, packages and mail and deliver to the appropriate areas. 9. Shift materials between onsite shops/warehouses depending upon upcoming events. 10. Assist electrical team with material pick-up and drop-off, as needed, including, clean out of meeting rooms. 11. Assist Lead Expeditor with inventory reporting on a weekly basis. 12. Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High School diploma or general education degree (GED) and one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedure manuals, work instructions, software manuals. Ability to communicate effectively, MATHEMATICAL SKILLS : Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. REASONING ABILITY : Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with issues involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to pay attention to detail while working in a fast-paced convention center. Must possess Forklift certification, or willingness to obtain this. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Considerable physical activity is involved, including heavy lifting, pushing or pulling of objects. May require walking primarily on a level surface throughout the day. Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist as well as lifting and manipulating heavy objects. Proper lifting techniques required. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations ma…

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