Material Handler 1

About the role

Entry-level Material Handler 1 position focused on training. Main duties include cart pulling, order picking, and floor replenishment tasks, as well as unloading and loading boxes.

Responsibilities

• Reads shipment summaries, purchase orders, packing lists, bill of materials, and other documents related to the position within the distribution center.
• Accurately and efficiently picks orders with little supervision.
• Assists Team Lead in order completion, including labeling and checking to ensure labels have correct information and are placed correctly on the carton per the customer’s guidelines.
• Moves freight from cases to corresponding bins with accuracy, transfers freight from the proper racks to their assigned areas, and keeps forward bins stocked and organized.
• Accurately sorts packages by SKU for receiving and storage; sorts UPS and FedEx packages to be loaded onto trailers.
• Uses hand-held scanner or tagging gun as needed.
• Participates in meetings and functions as requested, providing and receiving feedback.
• Assists in all areas of the department and warehouse to process orders in a timely manner.
• Maintains a clean, organized, and safety-conscious work area.
• Identifies key areas of improvement related to picking orders, receiving product, packing, recovery, and returns; suggests process and procedure improvements.
• Executes the Company’s Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Performs all other duties related to the department.
• Consistent and reliable attendance is required, with flexibility to work overtime when needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree preferred, but not mandatory.
• 1+ years of distribution center experience.
• Prior lift certifications (e.g., forklift, reach truck, stock picker) a plus.
• Verifiable work history.
• Microsoft Office and WMS systems experience preferred for advancement.

Skills

• Ability to hear, read, and comprehend instructions, procedure manuals, work orders, and bills of lading in English.
• Understands the SKU process and can identify inaccuracies in product, packaging, case pack, and description.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situations with co-workers and supervisors.
• Basic math skills: ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow simple one- or two-step instructions and learn quickly.
• Detail-oriented, able to multi-task, extremely organized, and follows directions (written and oral) with extreme accuracy.
• Must possess a positive attitude and a strong work ethic.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand and/or walk 90% of the day and occasionally reach, bend, and move inside the facility to handle product.
• May occasionally climb stairs, ladders, or scaffolds.
• Fine motor skills required for using wrists, hands, and fingers to pull and inspect orders.
• Close visual acuity, color vision, and depth perception required.
• Able to hear and effectively communicate with peers.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50+ lbs. continually throughout the day.
• Exposure to moderate dust and noise due to warehouse operations.
• Works in a building without climate controls, subject to extreme temperatures.

Schedule

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM