Merchandise Handler I

Crate & Barrel • Romeoville, IL

3d

About The Position

As a vital member of our team, the Merchandise Handler I plays a crucial role in ensuring the accurate and efficient receiving and/or shipping operations in our distribution center. This is a strategic, detail-oriented role perfect for someone who is deeply committed to safety and passionate about delivering exceptional customer satisfaction. A day in the life as a Merchandise Handler I... Loads / unloads trailers using dollies or motorized equipment Operates all material handling equipment safely: stand-up type forklift (PE, PC, RC) Responsible for building stable pallets of merchandise Responsible for staging unloaded products Communicates any problems to the supervisor including issues with the merchandise location system or with the merchandise being loaded / unloaded Cleans up and disposes boxes, packing material, and pallets, as well as general housekeeping of facility and specific product line areas Rotates through different departments, as necessary, to meet the demands of the business Participates in ongoing training regarding technology upgrades and new systems applicable to the position Performs all job tasks assigned by the leadership staff to achieve and maintain daily productivity and quality goals

Requirements

• Good communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Possess a complete understanding of training and communication resources relevant to the position
• Maintains an awareness of loss prevention, security and safety following the guidelines as outlined in the Company Code of Conduct and Associate Policy manuals
• Attention to detail
• Basic English Language proficiency preferred
• No experience required

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

• Loads / unloads trailers using dollies or motorized equipment
• Operates all material handling equipment safely: stand-up type forklift (PE, PC, RC)
• Responsible for building stable pallets of merchandise
• Responsible for staging unloaded products
• Communicates any problems to the supervisor including issues with the merchandise location system or with the merchandise being loaded / unloaded
• Cleans up and disposes boxes, packing material, and pallets, as well as general housekeeping of facility and specific product line areas
• Rotates through different departments, as necessary, to meet the demands of the business
• Participates in ongoing training regarding technology upgrades and new systems applicable to the position
• Performs all job tasks assigned by the leadership staff to achieve and maintain daily productivity and quality goals

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees