Material Handler

DSV•Whitestown, IN

3d•$17 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler, described in the posting as a General Warehouse Associate, performs warehouse tasks including picking, scanning, labeling, moving, staging, replenishing, stacking, counting, and inspecting products. The role includes identifying and reporting damage or discrepancies and safely operating equipment. Associates are expected to meet performance, safety, and quality objectives and follow corporate and site-specific policies. Picking work includes using a pallet jack to select orders accurately, staging products in designated areas, and stacking, packaging, banding, shrink-wrapping, and labeling products according to client requirements and standard operating procedures. Quality-control tasks include using documentation to verify that products and orders are received, handled, and shipped correctly, checking that quality standards are met, and reporting damage or discrepancies. The position also involves following safety protocols, maintaining a clean and orderly work area, assisting with warehouse security, caring for equipment and reporting equipment problems, and performing or assisting with building, grounds, and equipment maintenance as assigned. Other duties may be assigned. Overtime may be required, either on a mandatory or voluntary basis, according to business needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
English reading, writing, and verbal skills.
Basic to intermediate mathematical skills to verify product quantities, count inventory, and perform related warehouse duties.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to complete tasks in a timely manner.
Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision or guidance.
Ability to adapt to change and thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
Ability to work in warehouse temperatures that may range from mild to moderate during warmer and colder months.
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull 21–50 pounds.
Ability to reach above shoulder and outward, squat, or kneel.
Ability to walk and stand constantly, bend frequently, and handle/finger and sit occasionally.

Nice To Haves

Six months of experience in a warehouse, logistics, or distribution environment.
Current or prior MHE certification.

Responsibilities

Pick orders accurately using a pallet jack and stage products in the appropriate areas.
Stack, package, band, shrink-wrap, and label products according to client requirements and standard operating procedures.
Use documentation to verify products and orders are received, handled, and shipped correctly.
Inspect products and orders for quality and report damage or discrepancies.
Perform warehouse tasks such as scanning, moving, replenishing, counting, and stacking products.
Follow safety protocols and perform job tasks in a safe manner.
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.
Perform other duties as assigned and work overtime as dictated by business needs.