In short
The Material Handler may fulfill multiple roles in the Distribution Center environment to help fulfill overall mission to process Inbound and/or Outbound freight accurately…
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Material Handler
The Material Handler may fulfill multiple roles in the Distribution Center environment to help fulfill overall mission to process Inbound and/or Outbound freight accurately, timely, and safely.
Major Activities
🔹Performs one or more of a variety of functions in a Distribution Center environment associated with fulfilling orders for retail stores and/or other Distribution Centers. Potential work assignments include Receiving, Labeling, Putaway, Order Picking, Slotting, Replenishment, eComm order fulfillment, Hybrid throwing, Loading, and other "speciality" roles that require additional training/experience (e.g., Inventory Control). May utilize manual and/or powered industrial equipment and/or RF guns to perform work tasks as well.
🔹Documents production log appropriately to include changes in assignments, downtime, meetings, etc. to ensure productivity records are accurate.
🔹Completes other assigned duties per business needs.
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Special Certifications or Technical Skills
🔹Basic computer skills for certain roles
Other
🔹Ability to work independently and/or as part of a team
🔹Basic math proficiency for certain roles
🔹Good record-keeping skills with attention to details for certain roles
🔹Good communication and interpersonal skills
Preferred Education
🔹High school education or equivalency preferred
Preferred Type of Experience the Job Requires
🔹Prior use of manual and/or powered industrial equipment preferred
🔹Basic warehouse and/or Distribution Center knowledge recommended; demonstrated success working in a production environment is helpful
Physical Requirements
🔹Frequent lifting and carrying of product weighing 5 to 60 pounds
🔹Frequent pushing or pulling of material and/or equipment
🔹Frequent standing when working and when driving powered industrial equipment
🔹Frequent walking, primarily in the warehouse
🔹Regular reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling and twisting
🔹Repetitive motion and substantial movement of the wrists, hands and/or fingers
Work Environment
🔹Exposure to extreme temperatures dependent on external climate and proximity to dock doors/exits
🔹Moderate noise level from DC conveyor/sortation system and powered industrial equipment