1st shift Material Handler (MHE)

Michaels•New Lenox, IL

9h•$18 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler may fulfill multiple roles in the Distribution Center environment to help fulfill overall mission to process Inbound and/or Outbound freight accurately, timely, and safely. Major Activities Performs one or more of a variety of functions in a Distribution Center environment associated with fulfilling orders for retail stores and/or other Distribution Centers. Potential work assignments include Receiving, Labeling, Putaway, Order Picking, Slotting, Replenishment, eComm order fulfillment, Hybrid throwing, Loading, and other “speciality” roles that require additional training/experience (e.g., Inventory Control). May utilize manual and/or powered industrial equipment and/or RF guns to perform work tasks as well. Documents production log appropriately to include changes in assignments, downtime, meetings, etc. to ensure productivity records are accurate. Completes other assigned duties per business needs. Other duties as assigned

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 with attention to details for certain roles
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Frequent lifting and carrying of product weighing 5 to 60 pounds
Frequent pushing or pulling of material and/or equipment
Frequent standing when working and when driving powered industrial equipment
Frequent walking, primarily in the warehouse
Regular reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling and twisting
Repetitive motion and substantial movement of the wrists, hands and/or fingers
Exposure to extreme temperatures dependent on external climate and proximity to dock doors/exits
Moderate noise level from DC conveyor/sortation system and powered industrial equipment
Occasional vibration if/when operating powered industrial equipment
Potential exposure to fumes and airborne particles
Applicants in the U.S. must satisfy federal, state, and local legal requirements of the job.

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

Performs one or more of a variety of functions in a Distribution Center environment associated with fulfilling orders for retail stores and/or other Distribution Centers.
Potential work assignments include Receiving, Labeling, Putaway, Order Picking, Slotting, Replenishment, eComm order fulfillment, Hybrid throwing, Loading, and other “speciality” roles that require additional training/experience (e.g., Inventory Control).
May utilize manual and/or powered industrial equipment and/or RF guns to perform work tasks as well.
Documents production log appropriately to include changes in assignments, downtime, meetings, etc. to ensure productivity records are accurate.
Completes other assigned duties per business needs.
Other duties as assigned