Material Handler- Runner
About The Position
The Material Handler- Runner maintains efficient warehouse operations by moving product to and from various workstations, breaking down bales, and assisting with station clean-up. The position combines physical material handling with quality control. The Material Handler- Runner must have strong adherence to all safety policies and always wear all required personal protective equipment. The Material Handler- Runner will also sort and prepare the donated apparel to be able to sell in the salvage market when needed. The Warehouse Runner is responsible for production in the salvage department. This individual will sort, hang, tag, and label products according to standard operating procedures. They will also provide excellent customer service and maintain a clean, neat, and safe work environment. This position may also be cross-trained and responsible for additional duties.
Requirements
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
- Ability to be trained and take direction.
- Ability to speak and read English proficiently.
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Must be able to use a calculator to add and subtract numbers.
- Ability to pass a background check and drug screen, where applicable
- Ability to speak and read English proficiently.
- Able to read and write reports, compile data as needed.
- Communicates effectively with others and provides essential customer service duties either verbally or via computer e-mail.
- Able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Able to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
Responsibilities
- Transport products between workstations in coordination with forklift operators to maintain workflow efficiency
- Load and manage clothing on grading tables and conveyors
- Process a minimum daily quota of 12 Gaylords (1,300 pounds or more)
- Break down clothing bales to optimize processing speed
- Transfer processed items to baling station
- Record and track material weights, including: Daily starting and ending weights, Individual Gaylord weights (summer, winter, and oversized "Biggie" categories)
- Maintain accurate tally sheets for all processed materials
- Inspect donated merchandise for quality standards
- Sort and categorize clothing based on: Material type, Size, Style, Seasonal categories (summer/winter)
- Process retail store clothing returns
- Route non-qualifying items to appropriate clearance channels
- Prepare salvage-grade apparel for resale according to standard operating procedures
- Maintain an organized, safe, and clean workstation free of personal items and potential hazards
- Follow all safety protocols and properly use the required safety equipment
- Report any safety hazards or concerns immediately
- Protect company assets, including donated goods, and report any incidents of theft or misappropriation
- Support facility cleanliness, including maintenance of restrooms, floors, walls, windows, and parking lots as needed
- Cross training opportunity for warehouse operations and forklift operations
- Perform other duties as assigned by management
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
