Material Handler I

Henry Schein • Sparks, NV

5d

About The Position

The Material Handler I verifies that received items match the product description, quantity, packaging unit, and expiration date, when applicable, shown on the putaway document or RF device. The role breaks received products down into the correct selling units and places them in the designated stocking locations. The handler notes discrepancies and flags products for review by a department team lead or supervisor, rotates stock with expiration dates, and handles damaged inventory by moving it to the designated Inventory Control area or contacting the spill team as appropriate. The employee must learn to use RF technology and will receive training in other distribution functions, including Receiving and Picking. The position also includes special projects and other duties as required.

Employees are expected to meet ongoing company standards for the quantity and quality of work and to perform their work in compliance with company policies, procedures, and WorldWide Business Standards. They must also follow workplace behavior standards while completing their duties and assignments.

The role is based in a continuous temperature-controlled building, with occasional exposure to dust and occasional work in a cold environment. Physical demands include lifting, carrying, or moving products up to 25 pounds continuously and 25–50 pounds infrequently; using a hand jack requiring 25 pounds of force; continuous gripping and fine hand manipulation; frequent twisting, bending, squatting, and kneeling; occasional overhead reaching and ladder or stepstool climbing; and continuous walking or standing on concrete. Use of a putaway/replenishment cart is occasional. In Sparks, Nevada, the hourly rate is $18.00. Internal promotions receive an increase of $1.25 to the employee’s current hourly rate; lateral internal transfers have no change to their hourly rate.

Requirements

• Good reading, writing, math, and computer skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail oriented and accountable for making accurate decisions under set guidelines.
• Good 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, including size, color, and vendor code.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of basic warehousing operations preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred, 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 correct selling units and place them in the correct stocking locations.
• Note discrepancies and mark products for review by the department team lead or supervisor as appropriate.
• Rotate stock that has expiration dates.
• Move damaged products or inventory to the designated Inventory Control area or contact the spill team as appropriate.
• Learn to use RF technology.
• Train in other distribution functions, including Receiving and Picking.
• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as required.
• Meet company standards for 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