Distribution Material Handler
HOW YOU WILL MAKE HISTORY HERE…
As a Distribution Material Handler, you will play a critical role in ensuring products and point-of-sale (POS) materials are accurately received, stored, picked, loaded, and distributed throughout the warehouse. Your work will help maintain inventory integrity, support on-time customer deliveries, and contribute to a safe, organized, and efficient operation.
Shift: 1st Shift
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Starting times and hours may vary based on business needs, production schedules, holidays, and coverage requirements.
Pay Rate: $22.50 per hour
WHAT YOU WILL DO…
- Load and unload palletized and non-palletized products and POS materials from trailers.
- Operate manual and powered material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
- Store products and materials in designated warehouse locations.
- Accurately pick, assemble, palletize, wrap, and prepare customer orders for shipment.
- Apply and verify product labels, date codes, descriptions, quantities, route numbers, and pallet counts.
- Verify quantities and conditions of incoming products and materials.
- Utilize warehouse technology, including RF scanners and voice-picking equipment, in accordance with company procedures.
- Transport products and materials throughout the warehouse using approved equipment.
- Prepare warehouse areas for cycle counts, inventory activities, and order fulfillment operations.
- Complete daily equipment inspection and maintenance checklists and report defective equipment.
- Follow all safety, food safety, hygiene, housekeeping, and personal protective equipment requirements.
- Maintain clean work areas, remove waste, and keep aisles and exits clear of obstructions.
- Follow proper lifting, carrying, and material handling procedures.
- Immediately report injuries, safety concerns, property damage, and equipment issues.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, including 5S practices (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain).
- Perform other duties as assigned.
WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH…
- Warehouse Operations team members
- Distribution and Logistics personnel
- Inventory Control and Cycle Count teams
- Warehouse Supervisors and Operations Leaders
- Transportation and Shipping partners
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE… (MUST HAVE)
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
- Ability to safely lift and move up to 50 pounds frequently and more than 100 pounds occasionally.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and perform physical warehouse activities throughout the shift.
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced warehouse environment while maintaining accuracy.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to inventory accuracy.
- Ability to follow safety protocols, operational procedures, and work instructions.
- Basic communication skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Willingness to work schedule changes and overtime as business needs require.
IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU HAVE… (NICE TO HAVE)
- Previous warehouse, distribution center, or material handling experience.
- Experience operating forklifts, pallet jacks, or other material handling equipment.
- Experience using RF scanners, voice-picking systems, or warehouse management technology.
- Knowledge of inventory control, cycle counting, and shipping processes.
- Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies such as 5S.
- Experience working in a food, beverage, consumer goods, or manufacturing environment.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Regular exposure to moving mechanical equipment.
- Occasional exposure to humidity, airborne particles, chemicals, and outdoor weather conditions.
- Moderate noise levels typical of warehouse and distribution operations.
- Requires adherence to all safety, housekeeping, food safety, and personal protective equipment standards.
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