Material Handler II - Outbound Forklift

O'Reilly Auto Parts•Lebanon, TN

About The Position

The Material Handler II is an advanced distribution center operator responsible for processing and moving merchandise while maintaining inventory accuracy, productivity, quality, and safety standards. The role supports distribution center functions including Inbound, Outbound, Returns, Ocomm, City Counter, and Acquisitions operations. The position involves receiving, inspecting, sorting, storing, picking, packing, staging, and shipping merchandise; processing various shipments and returns; using warehouse technology and powered industrial equipment when certified and assigned; and following company procedures for hazardous materials and other specialized merchandise. The role also includes maintaining an organized and safe work area, supporting operational continuity, and serving as a trainer in assigned functional areas when designated. O’Reilly Auto Parts describes a promote-from-within philosophy and opportunities for career growth. The compensation package includes competitive wages, paid time off, stock purchase plan, 401(k) with employer contributions starting day one, medical, dental, and vision insurance, optional flexible spending account, health and wellbeing programs, and tuition educational assistance programs.

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.
Ability to work independently with limited direction.
Ability to support training and development of team members when assigned.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
Powered Industrial Equipment (PIE) experience and certification.
Experience training other individuals.
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 and protecting merchandise 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 procedures for hazardous material handling and disposal in accordance with company safety standards and regulatory requirements.
Meet productivity and accuracy standards while completing assigned warehouse tasks and operational 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.
Serve as a designated trainer in assigned functional areas when assigned.
Operate powered industrial equipment (PIE) when certified and assigned.
Perform Ocomm or City Counter functions when assigned.
Support workflow balancing and operational continuity during peak volumes.
Perform other duties as assigned.