Warehouse General Labor Material Handler
About The Position
The Material Handler I plays a key role in daily warehouse operations and reports to the Supervisor. The role is responsible for sorting, moving, and placing materials—including pallets, totes, and merchandise—and maintaining their overall condition. It requires attention to detail and minor repairs so products meet quality standards before shipment. The role includes safe product movement, reviewing and preparing materials for shipment, minor repairs, sortation, inventory, and quality inspections. Employees may need to adjust to new assignments and schedules to meet business needs. Consistent and reliable attendance is an essential function of the job. The position is physically demanding and primarily takes place in a warehouse, with potential exposure to dust, temperature fluctuations, and moderate to high noise levels. Required PPE includes steel-toe shoes, safety glasses, and gloves. The stated pay rate is $14.00 per hour, with a 50-cent progression after 90 days, another 50-cent progression at one year, and annual 50-cent progressions thereafter. PLA is a national supply chain solutions provider founded in 1989 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas. It reports more than 76 facilities and over 3,500 employees across 23 states.
Requirements
- Strong attention to detail when reviewing products and performing quality inspections.
- Mechanical aptitude for minor repairs and use of various tools.
- Ability to follow safety procedures for moving products and working with equipment.
- Reliability and a strong work ethic.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and stoop constantly; repeatedly lift and move materials that may be heavy; and perform manual tasks requiring dexterity and stamina.
- Ability to hear and understand verbal instructions, safety alarms, horns, and machinery in a potentially noisy warehouse.
- Adequate near, distance, color, and peripheral vision and depth perception to perform job duties safely, identify pallet defects, operate tools, read labels, and recognize hazards.
- Ability to use hands and fingers effectively to handle tools, fasteners, materials, and equipment with precision and control.
- Ability to consistently wear required PPE, including steel-toe shoes, safety glasses, and gloves, throughout the workday.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a warehouse or production environment is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Safely move products, including pallets, totes, or merchandise.
- Review products or merchandise to ensure proper placement.
- Prepare pallets or totes for shipment.
- Perform minor repairs on pallets or totes, such as pressure washing, manual drying, removing loose wood or residue, removing sticker adhesive, buffing, or cutting foreign materials.
- Perform sortation, inventory, and quality inspections as required by the location.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support and improve team operations.
- Adjust to new work assignments and schedules to meet company needs and business requirements.
- Maintain consistent and reliable attendance.
Benefits
- Daily pay option to access earnings before payday.
- Weekly pay.
- Paid time off (PTO).
- Medical insurance with three plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield and low weekly premiums starting at $28.75.
- Health Savings Account (HSA), with company contributions up to $750 annually.
- 401(k) plan with up to a 4% employer match; eligibility begins the first of the month after 90 days.
- Financial Wellness Consultant access.
- Flexible benefits plan options.
- Prescription drug coverage with generic medication copays starting at $10.
- Free basic life insurance and AD&D coverage upon employment.
- Vision benefits, including $10 eye exams and a $150 frame allowance through Superior Vision by MetLife.
- Dental coverage with 100% preventive care through MetLife plans.
- Voluntary short-term disability coverage, with income replacement up to 60% of weekly covered earnings for a non-work-related injury or illness.
- Employee Assistance Program offering confidential support for work stress, grief, legal and financial issues, and more.
- Additional voluntary benefits, including MetLife Legal and Identity Theft Services and ASPCA pet insurance.
- LifeMart employee discounts through ADP.
- Dell Employee Purchase Program discounts for personal use.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
