Material Handler I - Inbound

O'Reilly Auto Parts • Des Moines, IA

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About The Position

Performs distribution center material-handling duties supporting operations including Inbound, Outbound, Returns, Ocomm, City Counter, and Acquisitions. Processes and moves merchandise while maintaining inventory accuracy, productivity, quality, and safety standards. The role includes receiving, inspecting, sorting, stocking, picking, packing, staging, and shipping merchandise; processing various shipments and returns according to O’Reilly policy; and using warehouse technology and equipment as required. The position also involves following procedures for hazardous materials, maintaining an organized and safe work area, and complying with company policies and operational standards.

Requirements

• Ability to accurately match numerical and alphabetical information.
• Ability to follow established operational, safety, and quality procedures.
• Ability to maintain a safe work environment, including safely lifting, moving, and handling merchandise.
• Willingness to learn warehouse systems, RF technology, and operational processes.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Prior experience handling automotive parts or related merchandise.
• Experience operating warehouse management systems (WMS), RF scanners, or voice-picking equipment.
• Experience working in productivity-, quality-, or performance-driven environments.
• Proficiency in one or more additional languages.

Responsibilities

• Receive, unload, inspect, sort, stock, pick, pack, stage, and ship merchandise accurately and efficiently.
• Match item numbers, quantities, manifests, freight bills, and shipping documentation with physical merchandise.
• Process inbound shipments, outbound orders, store returns, warranty merchandise, acquisitions inventory, and vendor returns according to O’Reilly policy.
• Operate RF scanners, handheld devices, voice-picking systems, warehouse management systems (WMS), and other warehouse technology as required.
• Store and retrieve merchandise from floor locations, shelving, racking systems, and reserve storage areas.
• Load and unload trailers, containers, route trucks, and freight shipments while securing merchandise and protecting it from damage.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through scanning, labeling, auditing, staging, and discrepancy-resolution procedures.
• Rebox, relabel, sort, and prepare merchandise for shipment or inventory placement as needed.
• Process warranty merchandise, batteries, recalls, non-stock items, unsaleable merchandise, and vendor return goods according to O’Reilly policy.
• Follow established hazardous-material handling and disposal procedures in accordance with O’Reilly safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Meet productivity and accuracy standards while completing assigned warehouse tasks and workflows.
• Keep work areas organized, clean, and free of safety hazards.
• Identify unsafe conditions or practices and promptly report concerns to leadership.
• Comply with O’Reilly policies, operational procedures, and quality standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive wages and paid time off.
• Stock Purchase Plan.
• 401(k) with employer contributions starting day one.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 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