Warehouse Distribution Member 1st shift

Steelcase•Hazleton, PA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Steelcase is seeking a Warehouse Distribution Member for its Hazleton Regional Distribution Center. The role supports customer service by safely, efficiently, and accurately receiving, transporting, storing, staging, loading, unloading, and shipping custom-ordered office furniture, materials, finished goods, and component parts. Team members work together to meet safety, quality, productivity, and customer service goals, and may work in different Distribution zones, departments, or areas as business needs require. The position requires operation of forklifts, clamp trucks, gas or electric hilos, and other powered material-handling equipment. Members use shipping documents, production schedules, work instructions, barcode scanners, computer terminals, and other electronic devices to move and track materials and finished goods. The scheduled shift is Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; extra hours and days may sometimes be required. Starting pay is $22.20 per hour, with scheduled wage progression up to $23.45 per hour. Pay is issued weekly, and full benefits are effective on the first day. Steelcase emphasizes teamwork, accountability, safety, and continuous improvement. The company describes its people-centered approach as supporting employees both in and out of work and providing equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license.
Ability to successfully complete required training and certification for powered industrial equipment.
Ability to safely operate or learn to operate forklifts, clamp trucks, hilos, and other material-handling equipment.
Ability to lift more than 100 pounds occasionally, 50 pounds frequently, and 20 pounds constantly.
Ability to occasionally lift 35–50 pounds from floor to waist and 50–80 pounds from waist to shoulders.
Ability to push and pull loads of up to 100 pounds.
Ability to reach forward, laterally, and occasionally overhead.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, climb, and work from powered industrial equipment for extended periods.
Ability to transition between work assignments, zones, departments, or other Distribution areas based on business needs.
Organized, with the ability to plan and execute material movement efficiently to prevent production or shipping delays.
Ability to follow safety procedures, work instructions, and verbal and written directions.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced distribution environment.

Responsibilities

Safely and efficiently receive, move, store, stage, load, unload, and deliver materials, components, and finished goods throughout the distribution center.
Operate forklifts, clamp trucks, gas or electric hilos, and other powered material-handling equipment requiring an operator’s license.
Transport and position custom-ordered office furniture and materials in warehouse, staging, shipping, and trailer areas.
Follow bills of materials, shipping documents, production schedules, work instructions, and verbal or written directions.
Use barcode scanners, computer terminals, and other electronic devices to track and process materials and finished goods accurately.
Secure, band, straighten, and adjust loads as needed.
Complete daily equipment inspections and report malfunctions, damage, or safety concerns.
Support accurate and timely processing and shipment of customer orders.
Follow established safety procedures, work instructions, and material-handling practices.
Work collaboratively with other members and departments to meet operational and business goals.
Work in different Distribution zones, departments, and areas as business needs require.