Seasonal Material Handler 1st & 2nd Shift

Michaels•Hazleton, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler performs one or more functions in a distribution center to process inbound and/or outbound freight accurately, promptly, and safely, supporting orders for retail stores and other distribution centers. Potential assignments include receiving, labeling, putaway, order picking, slotting, replenishment, e-commerce order fulfillment, hybrid throwing, loading, and specialty roles such as inventory control. The role may involve manual or powered industrial equipment and RF guns. Material Handlers document production logs, including assignment changes, downtime, and meetings, and complete other duties as business needs require. The position requires frequent handling and movement of products and materials, with work performed in a distribution center environment. Conditions may include extreme temperatures depending on external climate and proximity to dock doors or exits, moderate noise from conveyor and sortation systems and powered industrial equipment, occasional vibration when operating equipment, and potential exposure to fumes and airborne particles.

Requirements

Basic computer skills for certain roles.
Ability to work independently and/or as part of a team.
Basic math proficiency for certain roles.
Good record-keeping skills and attention to detail for certain roles.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Frequent lifting and carrying of products weighing 5 to 60 pounds; frequent pushing or pulling of materials and/or equipment; frequent standing and walking; regular reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, and twisting; and repetitive wrist, hand, and finger movement.
Satisfy applicable federal, state, and local legal requirements of the job (U.S. applicants).

Nice To Haves

High school education or equivalency preferred.
Prior use of manual and/or powered industrial equipment preferred.
Basic warehouse and/or distribution center knowledge recommended; demonstrated success working in a production environment is helpful.

Responsibilities

Perform assigned distribution center functions to process inbound and/or outbound freight accurately, timely, and safely.
Fulfill orders for retail stores and/or other distribution centers through assignments such as receiving, labeling, putaway, order picking, slotting, replenishment, e-commerce order fulfillment, hybrid throwing, loading, or specialty roles.
Use manual and/or powered industrial equipment and RF guns as needed to perform work tasks.
Maintain production logs, documenting assignment changes, downtime, meetings, and other relevant information.
Complete other assigned duties according to business needs.