Material Handler Job description
We consider applications for this position on an ongoing basis.
THE IMPACT YOU CAN HAVE: As a critical contributor to efficient and effective productivity within our Distribution Center, you will have responsibility for shipping, receiving, stocking and fulfilling orders of product. With over 300,000 square feet of facility space and thousands of products that are entering and leaving our Center daily, this role provides the opportunity to make our top-performing location even better, ensuring ever-increasing levels of accuracy, speed, and support to our stores and E-Commerce function. Tasks are typically completed using an RF scanner.
You will accomplish all these goals by:
- Accurately picking/packing orders using established practices
- Restocking picking bins with product brought from reserve storage
- Accurately sorting, counting, and receiving all merchandise.
- Safely moving product to and from pallet racks with powered material handling equipment (e.g., fork trucks, order selectors and powered pallet jacks (will certify on equipment)
- Safely working with conveyors to accurately build pallets of cartons for shipment
- Loading/unloading trucks
- Organizing warehouse storage space
- Using a scanner to direct work (pick, pack, receive, move)
- Using hands and fingers to handle, or feel; repeatedly reaching overhead with hands and arms to accomplish tasks; using hearing to listen for safety hazards and instructions
- Safely lifting and/or moves boxes, product or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds repeatedly
- Consistently lifting, bending, standing, walking, stooping and kneeling; occasionally crouching, crawling and climbing stairs during an 8-hour or 10-hour shift and during extended overtime shifts, as needed
- Using close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception while performing warehouse functions
- Working overtime as determined by business needs during the week and/or weekends
- Following instructions quickly, safely and accurately
- Working effectively in a team environment
- Effectively communicating and understanding basic written/oral instructions in English, as well as reading/interpreting documents (e.g., safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals)
- Demonstrating flexibility in daily task assignments
THE ESSENTIALS FOR SUCCESS: Qualified candidates will be self-motivated individuals who are 18 years of age with the ability to successfully complete training and obtain certification in your assigned area. Additional requirements include:
- Solid math skills, including the ability to accurately add, subtract, multiply and divide
- A high school diploma or GED, with 1 year of related experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience) are desired, but not required
- Knowledge of RF (radio frequency) scanners and basic computer skills are preferred
Essential Functions:
- Constant exposure to loud noise
- Occasional work in high places
- Exposure to variable temperatures
- Exposure to dusty environment
- May be exposed to strong scents related to cosmetic or fragrance
- May be required to work in narrow aisles or trailers
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
- Weekends only
Experience:
- Warehouse experience: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Dallas-Fort Worth, TX (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Dallas-Fort Worth, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
