Warehouse Material Handler - Returns

Bob's Discount Furniture • Shorewood, IL

14d • $17 - $19

About The Position

The Returns Material Handler unloads returned product deliveries and helps organize and maintain inventory. The role works with a team to safely unload returned merchandise, prevent injury and product damage, and place all pieces in the appropriate area of the Returns floor for checking. The handler also maintains inventory by identifying and labeling materials and supplies, placing them in stock, and recording their locations. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• General understanding of warehouse or distribution center operations.
• Ability to safely and efficiently operate equipment such as forklifts and cherry pickers.
• Ability to communicate proactively and effectively, understand and communicate detailed instructions, and read and write.
• High school diploma or equivalent experience in a warehouse environment.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be able to work flexible hours according to departmental needs, including weekends as needed.
• Able to sit, walk, stand, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, twist, push, pull, climb, balance, and crouch.
• Able to handle and move items weighing up to 50 lbs. without assistance and move objects up to 250 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Able to move throughout all areas of the distribution center and stand and walk continuously while performing job functions.

Responsibilities

• Unload returned merchandise from trailers, using a hand truck as appropriate.
• Offload merchandise onto the Returns floor in the proper checking area.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Identify and label materials and supplies, place them in stock, and record inventory locations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off including vacation, personal days, sick leave, holidays, and birthday leave.
• 401(k) profit-sharing plan with company match.
• Pet insurance and employer-paid life insurance options.
• Tuition reimbursement, on-demand learning, and career progression pathways.
• Employee discount starting on Day 1 and exclusive partner discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED