Material Handler,1st

DSV•Aurora, CO

About The Position

The Material Handler is responsible for picking, scanning, labeling, moving, staging, replenishing, and stacking products. The role also involves counting and inspecting products, reporting damages or discrepancies to leadership, and safely and efficiently operating equipment. Associates are expected to meet performance, safety, and quality objectives and comply with corporate and site-specific policies. Picking work includes using a pallet jack to accurately select and stage orders, then stacking, packaging, banding, shrink-wrapping, and labeling products according to client requirements and standard operating procedures. Quality-control work includes checking documentation and verifying that products and orders are received, handled, and shipped correctly, while reporting damage or discrepancies. The Associate follows safety protocols, maintains a clean and orderly work area, supports warehouse security, and complies with standard operating procedures, company policies, safety rules, and OSHA/SDS standards. Equipment may include a pallet jack; the Associate is responsible for equipment upkeep and reporting problems. The role may also include building, grounds, and equipment maintenance. Overtime may be mandatory or voluntary as dictated by business needs. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
English reading, writing, and verbal communication skills.
Basic to intermediate math skills to verify product quantities, count inventory, and perform related handling, storage, and distribution duties.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy, and ability to complete tasks in a timely manner.
Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision or guidance.
Ability to adapt to change and work in a stimulating, fast-paced environment.
Ability to work in unregulated warehouse temperatures during warmer and colder months, which can range from mild to moderate.
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull 21–50 pounds.
Ability to reach above shoulder and outward, squat, or kneel.

Nice To Haves

Six months of experience in a warehouse, logistics, or distribution environment.
Current or prior material handling equipment (MHE) certification.

Responsibilities

Pick orders accurately using a pallet jack and stage them in appropriate areas.
Scan, label, move, replenish, and stack products.
Package, band, shrink-wrap, and label products according to client requirements.
Use appropriate documentation to verify that products and orders are received, handled, and shipped correctly.
Inspect products and orders against quality standards and report damages or discrepancies.
Follow safety protocols, standard operating procedures, corporate and site-specific policies, and OSHA/SDS standards.
Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area and assist with warehouse security.
Operate equipment safely and efficiently, follow prescribed work methods, maintain equipment, and report equipment problems.
Perform or assist with building, grounds, and equipment maintenance as assigned.
Work overtime when dictated by business needs, whether mandatory or voluntary.
Perform other duties as assigned.