Material Handler

Position Summary:

This position is based within the distribution center environment, supporting the receiving and shipping teams with product put-aways and frequent forklift operation. The qualified candidate possesses a great work ethic, has the skills and experience to perform assigned tasks both safely and efficiently, is able to learn new tasks in a short period of time and wants to contribute to a successful team environment.

This position reports to: Receiving Team Leader

This position has direct reports: No

Location: Tyler, TX

FLSA Hourly/Salary: Hourly/Starting pay $17-$18 per hour

Essential Functions:

Essential Functions:

• Commit to FIELD’s Mission Statement, Core Values, and Fieldamentals.
• Operate a forklift and other powered equipment to move product throughout the warehouse, and stack/pull from various locations.
• Follow all safety procedures and guidelines in the distribution center.
• Breakdown pallets/sort packages to be received.
• Move inventory to designated areas using the RF scanner.
• Ensure inventory is labeled properly and place in the correct location.
• Complete consolidation of inventory as stock levels decreases.
• Light kitting and assembly work as needed.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work environment.
• An understanding and commitment to working in a collaborative, team-based environment.
• Various other tasks associated with a warehouse environment and other duties as assigned by Team Leaders.

Education, Skills and Experience Required:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Polite and professional manner.
• A demonstrated commitment to always working safely.
• Previous forklift experience with both stand-up and sit-down models.
• Previous material handling experience.
• Experience in loading and unloading trucks.
• The ability to lift to 50 lbs. repetitively.
• Knowledge and effective use of a computer: data entry, Outlook, Word, Excel.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment with limited supervision.
• Attention to detail in all aspects of job performance.
• Commitment to performing quality work.
• Experience using an RF Scanner.
• The ability to work in a team environment.
• An understanding and commitment to working in a collaborative, team-based environment,
• Various other tasks associated with a warehouse environment and other duties as assigned by Team Leaders.

Additional Skills Preferred:

• Previous industrial distribution experience is beneficial.
• Previous fastener knowledge is desired, but not required.