DC Material Handler

Designer Brands•Columbus, OH

About The Position

A DC Material Handler manually moves and handles freight and merchandise within a Distribution Center, performing routine duties without technology and occasionally using the warehouse management system (WMS). The role involves handling, organizing, palletizing, and preparing products for shipment, as well as safely loading and unloading trucks. The associate may be cross-trained and moved among departments to support operational needs, and must maintain a flexible schedule to support workload requirements.

Requirements

Ability to continuously bend, lift, walk, push, and pull freight, and stand for long periods.
Ability to read and recognize applicable numbers and directives, including safety rules, operating instructions, racking locations, and procedural documents.
Ability to follow written and verbal policies and procedures.
Basic math skills for inventory and order-processing accuracy, including counting, addition, subtraction, and identifying numbers from 0 to 1,000.
Ability to lift cartons weighing up to 50 pounds.
High school diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of warehouse, distribution, logistics, or fulfillment experience.
Distribution Center experience.
Knowledge and skill using an RF scanner.
Experience using non-motorized equipment used within a Distribution Center.
Prior knowledge of warehouse management system (WMS) functions.
Prior experience working in an automated conveyor-based operation.

Responsibilities

Manually lift, stack, and transport cartons using pallets, carts, and conveyors, following proper lifting and operating procedures.
Assemble carton contents or build pallets by identifying and matching carton UPCs, with outer labels facing outwards; use a monitor when available.
Separate and organize freight by vendor name, purchase order, SKU, and/or store number.
Palletize products and prepare shipments.
Load and unload trucks safely and efficiently.
Use manually operated equipment, such as pallet jacks, rolling conveyors, pick carts, totes, and hand trucks, to transport cartons and other items by pushing, pulling, lifting, or carrying.
Handle and use Company-owned property, tools, and equipment properly.
Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work environment.
Follow OSHA safety standards and location-specific policies, paying attention to pedestrian and equipment traffic.
Communicate problems and concerns to the appropriate DC Lead, Supervisor, and/or Area Manager.
Perform other duties assigned by leadership, including duties involving manual DC equipment, housekeeping tools, or manual product movement for which the associate is trained and skilled.
Cross-train to perform one or more functions in multiple departments and assist other areas based on department, facility, and Company needs.
Move to other departments as needed based on operational requirements.