Warehouse Material Handler at Emerson in United Arab Emirates

The Material Handler is responsible for the daily packing and marking of outgoing shipments, segregation of materials for inspection, inventory management of consumables, and the safe operation and handling of forklifts in accordance with established safety procedures and operational requirements.

Job Summary

The Material Handler is responsible for supporting efficient warehouse operations through inbound receiving, outbound shipment handling, inventory management, and material movement activities. This role ensures materials are received, stored, handled, and dispatched safely and accurately while maintaining compliance with quality, safety, and operational requirements.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

Receiving Inbound

• Unload and inspect incoming shipments for accuracy and quality, verifying quantities against purchase orders and delivery documentation.
• Safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• Ensure proper documentation and recording of received materials.
• Transfer materials to designated storage areas using approved handling equipment.
• Identify, document, and report discrepancies, damages, or quality concerns.
• Support incoming inspection activities by making materials available to the Quality team.
• Complete system transactions, print labels, and allocate storage locations.

Handling Outbound

• Accurately pick materials based on order requirements.
• Pack outbound shipments for various business units.
• Perform package marking, labeling, and stenciling activities.
• Load shipments securely and safely onto transportation vehicles.
• Support material segregation for internal and third-party inspections.
• Ensure materials are stored in designated warehouse locations.
• Take and share shipment photographs when requested.

Other Responsibilities

• Support inter-business unit material transfers.
• Support demo material movement activities.
• Assist with warehouse housekeeping, cleanup, and reorganization initiatives.
• Support special projects and additional warehouse tasks as assigned.
• Conduct safety audits for warehouse racks and equipment.
• Maintain compliance with Emerson Ethics and Trade Compliance requirements.
• Adhere to Health, Safety & Environment policies as laid by the organization

Who You Are

• You communicate effectively with stakeholders across different levels of the organization.
• You collaborate well within team environments and build productive working relationships.
• You adapt your communication style to different situations and audiences.
• You perform effectively in fast-paced warehouse environments.
• You demonstrate strong attention to detail and commitment to operational excellence.

For This Role, You Will Need

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related discipline, or a college diploma/equivalent qualification.
• 2 to 3 years of experience in warehouse operations or material handling functions.
• Familiarity with warehouse operations and inventory management processes.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Valid forklift operating license.
• Ability to safely operate material handling equipment**.**

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart

• Certification in Supply Chain Management or a related field.
• Forklift Operation Certificate.
• Experience optimizing warehouse workflows and improving operational efficiency.
• Knowledge of Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) practices within warehouse environments.
• Previous experience operating forklifts in warehouse or logistics operations.

Our Culture & Commitment to You!

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our dedication to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family's physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide medical insurance plans, an Employee Assistance Program, tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition opportunities, and much more. Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time-off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation, and holiday leave.

Our training programs and initiatives focus on end-to-end development, from onboarding through senior leadership. We provide a wide range of development opportunities, including face-to-face and virtual training, mentorship, coaching, project management, and on-the-job training.