Warehouse General Labor Material Handler II

PLA Buyer LLC•Pasco, WA

2d•$18 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler II supports daily warehouse operations by sorting, moving, placing, and maintaining materials such as pallets, totes, and merchandise. Reporting to the Supervisor, this role ensures products are properly placed and meet quality standards before shipment. Duties include preparing shipments, completing quality inspections and inventory tasks, and performing minor repairs to pallets and totes. The work is physically demanding and requires attention to detail, safe work practices, reliability, and adaptability to changing assignments and schedules. The position works the first shift, Monday through Friday, from 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The advertised pay rate is $18.00 per hour, with 50-cent progressions at 90 days, one year, and annually. The primary work setting is a warehouse, which may involve dust, fluctuating hot and cold temperatures, and moderate to high noise. Steel-toed boots and other personal protective equipment are required.

Requirements

Strong attention to detail when reviewing products and performing quality inspections.
Mechanical aptitude for minor repairs and using various tools.
Ability to follow safety procedures when moving products and working with equipment.
Reliability and a strong work ethic.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and stoop constantly and repeatedly lift and move potentially heavy materials throughout the workday.
Good manual dexterity and physical stamina for minor repairs and manual drying.
Ability to hear and understand verbal instructions and safety alarms in a warehouse environment.
Excellent close, distance, and color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a warehouse or production environment.

Responsibilities

Move products safely, including pallets, totes, and merchandise.
Review products and merchandise to ensure proper placement.
Prepare pallets or totes for shipment.
Perform minor repairs on pallets or totes, including pressure washing, manual drying, removing loose wood, residue or sticker adhesive, buffing, and cutting foreign materials.
Perform sortation, inventory, and quality inspections as required by the location.
Perform other assigned duties to support and improve team operations.
Adjust to new work assignments and schedules to meet company needs and business requirements.
Maintain consistent and reliable attendance.