Job Description
GENERAL SUMMARY A DC Material Handler is responsible for manually moving and handling freight/merchandise within the Distribution Center. Routine duties performed by the DC Material Handler are done so without the assistance of technology.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: *Use proper lifting and operating procedures to manually lift, stack, and/or transport cartons using pallets, carts, and/or conveyors *Assemble carton contents or build pallets, as shown on monitor if available, by identifying and matching like carton UPCs so outer labels are facing outwards *Separate and organize freight by vendor name, purchase order, SKU and/or store number *Safely utilize manually operated equipment (i.e. pallet jack, rolling conveyor, pick cart, totes, or hand truck) to transport cartons or other items by means of pushing, pulling, lifting, or carrying *Responsible for the proper handling and use of all Company owned property, tools, and equipment *Maintains a clean, orderly, and safe work environment *Conducts duties in compliance with OSHA safety standards and location specific policies, paying special attention to pedestrian/equipment traffic. *Promote safety at all times and report safety violations to the appropriate DC Lead, Supervisor, and/or Area Manager. *Communicates problems/concerns to the appropriate DC Lead, Supervisor, and/or Area Manager. *Other duties as assigned by leadership, including those requiring the use of manual DC equipment, housekeeping tools, and/or manually moving product which the associate is trained and skilled to perform. *Cross-train to perform one or more functions within multiple departments to assist within other areas based on the needs of the department, facility, and Company *Ability to maintain a flexible schedule to support workload requirements
REQUIRED SKILLS: *Frequent bending, lifting, walking, pushing, pulling of freight, standing for long periods of time *Ability to read and recognize applicable numbers and directives, including safety rules, operating instructions, racking locations, and procedural documents *Able to follow policies and procedures *Ability to perform duties independently, and as part of a team, with minimal supervision or guidance
EXPERIENCE: *One or more years of warehouse, distribution, logistics, or fulfillment experience helpful but not required
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: *Knowledgeable and skilled with using a RF scanner *Use of non-motorized equipment used within the distribution center *Prior knowledge of warehouse management system (WMS) functions *Prior experience working within an automated conveyor-based operation
