Position: Distribution Material Handler
Location: 57 Spring Hill Road, Saco, ME 04072
Department: Warehouse
Pay: $22.50/hour
Shift: 1st Shift
Schedule: 5:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Starting times and hours may vary based on staffing coverage, production schedules, and holiday demands.
HOW YOU WILL MAKE HISTORY HERE…
As a Distribution Material Handler, you will play a key role in maintaining the efficiency and accuracy of warehouse operations by receiving, storing, picking, loading, and distributing products and point-of-sale (POS) materials. Your commitment to safety, quality, and inventory accuracy will help ensure products are delivered on time while supporting a clean, organized, and high-performing warehouse environment.
WHAT YOU WILL DO…
- Accurately load and unload trailers containing palletized and non-palletized products and POS materials using manual and powered material handling equipment.
- Sort and store products and materials in designated warehouse locations.
- Assemble customer orders, palletize products, stretch wrap shipments, and prepare products for distribution.
- Label incoming products with identifying information, including date codes, product descriptions, product codes, and case counts.
- Label outgoing shipments with route numbers, bin locations, and pallet counts.
- Verify quantities of products and POS materials received.
- Utilize RF scanning and voice-picking technology in accordance with company operating guidelines.
- Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment to transport inventory throughout the warehouse.
- Prepare and organize warehouse areas for cycle counts, inventory activities, and order fulfillment.
- Complete daily power equipment inspection and maintenance checklists and report defective equipment.
- Follow all safety, food safety, hygiene, and housekeeping procedures.
- Maintain clean work areas by removing trash and properly storing supplies.
- Keep aisles, exits, and workspaces clear and free of obstructions.
- Follow safe lifting and material handling practices for products of varying sizes and weights.
- Report workplace injuries, property damage, and equipment concerns promptly.
- Support Continuous Improvement initiatives, including 5S (Sort, Set, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain).
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH…
- Warehouse Operations Team
- Shipping and Receiving Personnel
- Inventory Control Team Members
- Warehouse Supervisors and Leadership
- Transportation and Distribution Teams
- Safety, Food Safety, and Quality Personnel
- Continuous Improvement Team Members
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE… (MUST HAVE)
- High School Diploma or GED and/or one year of related experience.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
- Ability to accurately receive, store, pick, move, and distribute products and materials.
- Ability to safely operate or learn powered material handling equipment.
- Ability to use RF scanners, voice-picking systems, and warehouse technology.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to inventory accuracy.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and standard operating procedures.
- Commitment to workplace safety, food safety, hygiene, and housekeeping standards.
- Ability to regularly stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and reach throughout the shift.
- Ability to frequently lift and move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift more than 100 pounds.
- Ability to work around moving mechanical equipment and varying warehouse conditions.
IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU HAVE… (NICE TO HAVE)
- Previous warehouse, distribution, shipping, receiving, or material handling experience.
- Forklift certification or experience operating powered industrial equipment.
- Experience using RF scanners, voice-picking technology, or warehouse management systems.
- Knowledge of inventory control, cycle counting, and order fulfillment processes.
- Experience participating in Continuous Improvement or 5S initiatives.
- Experience working in food manufacturing, consumer products, or distribution environments.
Work Environment:
This position regularly works around moving mechanical equipment and may occasionally be exposed to wet or humid conditions, airborne particles, chemicals, fumes, and outdoor weather conditions. Noise levels are generally moderate. Employees should be comfortable working in a physically active warehouse environment while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, and operational excellence.
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