General Help

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Veritiv Corporation

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Buena Park, California

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The General Helper will assist in material handling, support production operations, and perform janitorial tasks. They will also help with loading/unloading shipments and maintain clean and safe work areas.

Qualifications

You have basic knowledge of warehouse or manufacturing operations and are able to lift 50+ lbs and stand for long periods. A forklift certification is preferred but not always required.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Forklift certification

Job Description

Job Purpose:

Our General Helper will be responsible for providing essential support across various departments to ensure smooth and efficient operations.

Job Responsibilities:

● Assist in material handling, including moving raw materials and finished goods.
● Support production operations by preparing workstations and cleaning equipment.
● Perform janitorial tasks such as waste disposal, sweeping, and stocking supplies.
● Help with loading/unloading shipments and organizing inventory.
● Maintain clean and safe work areas in compliance with company standards.
● Complete basic paperwork related to inventory, production, or safety checks. 

Additional Responsibilities & Qualifications:

● Basic understanding of warehouse or manufacturing operations.

● Forklift certification preferred but not always required.

● Follow all applicable Safe Operating Procedures and Safety rules.

● Ability to lift 50+ lbs and stand for long periods.

Work Experience:

● 0-1 years of related job experience.

● Ability to work in a team environment.

● Excellent verbal, written, people, and diplomacy skills are required.

Education:

● High School Diploma/GED Preferred

Working Conditions:
The work environment for this position requires:
● Regularly working in a non-climate-controlled warehouse where exposure to cold, heat, damp or humid conditions may occur.
● Exposure to loud noise.
● Exposure to dust, mechanical hazards, moving objects, and moving vehicles.

Physical Requirements:
The physical requirements listed below are representative of those needed to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. 
● Ability to lift, twist and carry up 50 - 75 pounds, manipulate (push and pull) up to 160 pounds of product with material handling equipment and skids weighing up to 2,000 pounds utilizing pallet jack.
● Walking/Standing - walk throughout the warehouse to complete customer orders. Stand when operating order picker or reach truck equipment and when operating cutter.
● Sitting - sit only when driving sit-down material handling equipment.  
● Lifting - lift items weighing a few ounces up to 150 pounds with assistance .
● Stooping - performed when filling orders or putting away products assigned to floor level locations. May bend at the waist.
● Kneeling -  kneel when filling orders or putting away products assigned to floor level locations.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job, and duties may change from time to time depending on our business needs.  

What We Offer

  • Engaging and inclusive culture with employee-led Employee Resource Groups, Veritiv Cultural Alliance, recognition platform, etc.
  • Extensive training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities.
  • Collaborative atmosphere with our customers and suppliers to create healthier, safer and more sustainable communities through our responsible operations and innovative solutions.
  • Healthcare benefits, 401k, paid time off and tuition reimbursement.

About Veritiv

Together with its subsidiaries, Veritiv is the leading full-service provider of packaging solutions. Veritiv also provides JanSan, hygiene, print and publishing products and services. Veritiv serves customers in a wide range of industries, through team members around the world helping shape the success of its customers. For more information, visit www.veritiv.com and connect with the Company on LinkedIn.

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Veritiv Corporation

Veritiv Operating Company is a leading, global provider of specialty packaging solutions designed to help businesses operate more sustainably and efficiently. Beyond packaging, Veritiv delivers JanSan, hygiene, print, and publishing products and services that support cleaner, safer, and more resilient operations. Serving customers across a wide range of industries, Veritiv combines an extensive distribution network in the U.S. and Mexico with deep expertise, global resources, and team members around the world focused on improving performance and helping customers adapt to a rapidly changing marketplace. Learn more at www.veritiv.com. Our vision is to be the most desired B2B design-to-delivery provider by serving our customers with a solutions-first mindset. We achieve this through living our CODE of Values every day. Our values unite us as one team, represent who we are as a company and influence our operations. The Veritiv CODE is our guidepost for everything we do to get to what matters most. C - Cultivate Innovation O - Own It D - Delivery and Delight E - Embrace the Green
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