Merchandise Handler AM

Purpose

Merchandise Handlers are a vital part of our Pick & Pack Department, which includes the decorative items carried by floor & Decor. Your key responsibilities include picking orders from multi-level racks using a cherry picker, counter balance, and reach truck, putting away product, and staging orders for shipment.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

• One to three years of recent work experience
• One to three years of experience operating an order picker/cherry picker, counterbalance, and reach truck
• Excellent communications skills (Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently)
• Self-starter and excellent customer service skills
• Ability to perform basic mathematical operations (i.e. addition, subtraction, multiplication and division)
• Detail oriented and highly organized

Essential Job Functions

• Accurately pick product from multi-level racks and stage, load and unload shipments to and from trailers, containers, and/or designated areas safely using a cherry picker, counterbalance and reach truck
• Efficiently stack and store the merchandise in the appropriate areas
• Transport product to and from designated areas as directed
• Pull and prepare product for shipment, label pallets accurately and stage for shipping as scheduled
• Handle merchandise for picking and put away, breaks down and consolidates pallets for put away or picking
• Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods and safety

Requirements/Procedures

• Comply with OSHA and MSDS Standards
• On a daily basis, inspect and perform minor maintenance on the forklift or other equipment
• Maintain clean, orderly warehouse and loading areas
• Participate in training and learning sessions to increase knowledge of functions and processes within the Warehouse
• Follow established Safety procedures in all aspects of work assignments applicable to the position. This includes participating in all Safety related training and acquiring certifications

Physical/Sensory Requirements

• Physical Work – Ability exert 30 – 60 pounds of force frequently, and or 20-30 pounds of force constantly, and/or greater than negligible up to 20 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects
• The employee is often required to use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• The employee is often required to see, listen, and communicate
• Educational Requirements – Physical exposure to heights up to 50 feet

Working Conditions

• This position is hourly, knowing it may include hours which exceed eight hours in a day or forty hours in a week
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to a warehouse environment and moving vehicles
• The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate to noisy

Benefits & Rewards

• Bonus opportunities & career advancement opportunities at every level
• Programs that help you reach your financial goals: 401k with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and Referral Bonus Program
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and other Insurance Plans (subject to eligibility criteria)
• Work-life Balance, Including Paid vacation and sick time for eligible associates
• Paid holidays plus a personal holiday
• Paid Volunteer Time Off that starts on Day 1