Material Handler 1

Henry Schein • Sparks, DC

10d

About The Position

The Material Handler 1 verifies received items against the putaway document or RF device, including product description, quantity, packaging unit, and expiration date when applicable. The role breaks received products into the correct selling units and places them in the designated stocking locations. It notes discrepancies and marks items for review by a department team lead or supervisor, rotates dated stock, and handles damaged products by taking them to the designated damaged area or contacting the spill team as appropriate. The employee must learn to use RF technology and will also be trained in distribution functions such as Receiving and Picking. The role participates in special projects and performs other duties as required.

All positions are responsible for meeting ongoing company standards for the quantity and quality of work, complying with company policies and procedures, including WorldWide Business Standards, and adhering to workplace behavior standards while completing assigned duties.

This role involves continuous standing and walking on concrete in a temperature-controlled building. It may occasionally involve dust and working in a cold environment. Physical tasks include lifting and carrying products, pushing or pulling with a hand jack, gripping and fine hand manipulation, bending, squatting, kneeling, reaching overhead, climbing ladders or stepstools, and using a putaway/replenishment cart.

Requirements

• Good reading, writing, math, and computer skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and accountability for making accurate decisions under set guidelines.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Ability to follow instructions, work under stress, and handle multiple assignments.
• Ability to read fine print and distinguish products with similar characteristics, such as size, color, and vendor code.
• Ability to lift, carry, or move products up to 25 pounds continuously and 25–50 pounds infrequently.
• Ability to push or pull using a hand jack, requiring 25 pounds of force.
• Ability to perform continuous gripping and fine hand manipulation; frequent twisting, bending, squatting, and kneeling; and occasional overhead reaching and ladder or stepstool climbing.
• Ability to walk and stand continuously on concrete.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of basic warehousing operations.
• High school diploma or equivalent, or comparable work experience.

Responsibilities

• Verify received items against the putaway document or RF device, including product description, quantity, packaging unit, and expiration date where applicable.
• Break down received products into the correct selling units and place them in the correct stocking locations.
• Note discrepancies and mark products for review by a department team lead or supervisor as appropriate.
• Rotate stock with expiration dates accordingly.
• Learn to utilize RF technology.
• Move damaged products or inventory to the designated damaged area in Inventory Control or contact the spill team as appropriate.
• Train in other distribution functions, including Receiving and Picking.
• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as required.
• Meet company standards for the quantity and quality of work and comply with company policies, procedures, and workplace behavior directives.

What This Job Offers

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