Distribution Material Handler

Campbell's • Colonial Heights, VA

5d

About The Position

The Distribution Material Handler helps keep warehouse and distribution operations safe, accurate, and efficient. Working under direct supervision, this role receives, stores, picks, loads, and distributes products and point-of-sale (POS) materials while maintaining warehouse organization and product integrity. The role requires attention to accuracy, safety, inventory control, and housekeeping so products and materials are ready when needed.

The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., though starting times and hours may vary based on coverage needs, report-offs, production schedules, and holiday requirements. The base rate is $22.50 per hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and/or one year of relevant experience.
• Ability to safely operate or learn to operate manual and powered material handling equipment.
• Ability to use warehouse technology, including RF scanning and voice-picking equipment.
• Ability to accurately receive, identify, pick, organize, and prepare products and materials for shipment.
• Ability to follow safety, food safety, hygiene, and housekeeping procedures.
• Ability to regularly stand, walk, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and perform other physical activities required in a warehouse environment.
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
• Ability to work around moving mechanical equipment and in conditions that may occasionally include humidity, outdoor weather, airborne particles, or chemicals.
• Ability to work in a generally moderate-noise warehouse environment.
• Vision abilities necessary for the role, including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Flexibility to accommodate variations in starting times and work hours based on operational coverage, production schedules, report-offs, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Previous warehouse, distribution, shipping/receiving, or material-handling experience.
• Previous experience using RF scanners or voice-picking technology.
• Experience operating powered material handling equipment.
• Familiarity with inventory cycle counts and warehouse organization practices.
• Experience working with Continuous Improvement or 5S methodologies.
• A strong track record of accuracy, safety awareness, reliability, and maintaining an organized work environment.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trailers containing palletized and non-palletized products and POS materials using manual and powered material handling equipment.
• Sort and place products and POS materials on racks or shelves in designated warehouse locations.
• Assemble customer orders from stock, place orders on pallets, wrap pallets with stretch film, and prepare them for shipping.
• Mark and label incoming products with required identifying information, including date code, product description and code, and case count.
• Mark and label outgoing products with route number or BIN location and pallet count.
• Verify quantities of products and POS materials received.
• Use RF scanning and voice-picking technology during the local checkout process according to company operating guidelines.
• Operate material handling equipment to transport products and materials throughout the warehouse.
• Prepare and organize the warehouse for daily cycle-count inventory and shopping activities.
• Complete daily powered-equipment maintenance checklists and report defective equipment.
• Follow established safety, food safety, hygiene, housekeeping, and personal protection procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, remove trash, and store supplies in designated locations.
• Keep aisles and exits clear and free of obstructions.
• Follow safe lifting and carrying procedures for materials of varying sizes, shapes, and weights.
• Report defective equipment, job-related injuries, and property damage to supervision.
• Support and participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives, including 5S: Sort, Set, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Competitive health benefits beginning on the first day of employment.
• Competitive dental benefits beginning on the first day of employment.
• 401(k) benefits beginning on the first day of employment.
• Wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment.
• Other forms of compensation may be included in total pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED