DC Materials Handler - Outbound

O'Reilly Auto Parts • Puyallup, WA

23h • Onsite

About The Position

This position involves performing one or more outbound functions within a Distribution Center (DC), such as loading, picking, or packing orders for shipment. All tasks must be executed according to the proper methods for the DC-WMS or paper system. Key responsibilities include accurately locating and pulling merchandise, ensuring correct labeling and weight limits for totes, maintaining high standards for accuracy and productivity, and efficiently consolidating and packing stock orders. The role also requires itemizing products on freight bills, handling hazardous materials documentation, and operating equipment like handheld computers (RF units) and voice picking equipment. Team members are responsible for loading trucks quickly and accurately, securing freight, and keeping work areas clean. Experienced individuals may be designated as trainers, overseeing the DC target training program, explaining job duties to new team members, and communicating procedural changes, all while upholding safety standards.

Requirements

• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to read and match numbers and letters quickly and accurately
• Strong mathematical skills

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Previous work experience in a similar warehouse environment
• Fluency in multiple languages (Spanish is highly desired)

Responsibilities

• Perform one or more DC outbound functions such as loading, picking, or packing orders for shipment.
• Perform all tasks according to the proper method for the DC-WMS or paper.
• Locate and pull merchandise by matching item codes and numbers on the pick ticket against part number on the merchandise.
• Place merchandise in tote or stage bulk items in the appropriate area.
• When the order is completed, mark the tote by customer number and send down the conveyor.
• Make sure all totes are labeled for the correct store and do not exceed 60 lbs.
• Maintain DC standards for both accuracy and productivity when picking orders.
• Consolidate and pack all stock order merchandise quickly and accurately so the order can be checked in efficiently by the customer.
• Itemize all products not shipped in totes on the freight bill as soon as they are received.
• Make sure all freight bills are dated with the correct route and totaled at the day’s end including hazardous material.
• Operate handheld computers (RF units) and/or voice picking equipment at WMS DCs.
• Check items off of the freight bill as they are loaded, making sure the number and types of items loaded match the freight bill total.
• Load trucks quickly and accurately.
• Tie and secure freight as it is loaded onto the truck.
• Keep picking zones supplied with totes as needed, and repair totes as needed.
• Start printers as necessary and sort tickets and labels by zone.
• Operate equipment for any outbound functions.
• Keep the work area neat and clean, dispose of cardboard and trash properly.
• As a trainer, take ownership of the DC target training program ensuring that all training is conducted according to schedule, and that all documentation is complete.
• Explain specific job duties and functions to help ensure the success of new team members, as well as to convey any departmental or procedural changes to existing team members.
• Maintain safety standards while operating and identify unsafe practices and situations.
• All other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive Wages & Paid Time Off
• Stock Purchase Plan & 401k with Employer Contributions Starting Day One
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance with Optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Team Member Health/Wellbeing Programs
• Tuition Educational Assistance Programs
• Opportunities for Career Growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees