Warehouse Merchandise Handler

Merchandise Handler

Base Pay: This role has a starting base pay of $18.00 per hour.

Purpose: Merchandise Handlers are a vital part of our Pick & Pack Department, which includes the decorative items carried by Floor & Decor. Your key responsibilities include picking orders from multi-level racks using a cherry picker, counter balance, and reach truck, putting away product, and staging orders for shipment. If you enjoy a fast-paced, team-oriented and physical job, this is the job for you!

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

• One to three years of recent work experience
• One to three years of experience operating an order picker/cherry picker, counterbalance, and reach truck
• Excellent communications skills (Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently)
• Must be a self-starter and possess excellent customer service skills
• Ability to perform basic mathematical operations (i.e. addition, subtraction, multiplication and division)
• Must be detail oriented and highly organized

Essential Job Functions:

• Accurately pick product from multi-level racks and stage, load and unload shipments to and from trailers, containers, and/or designated areas safely using a cherry picker, counterbalance and reach truck
• Efficiently stack and store the merchandise in the appropriate areas
• Transport product to and from designated areas as directed
• Pull and prepare product for shipment, label pallets accurately and stage for shipping as scheduled
• Handle merchandise for picking and put away, breaks down and consolidates pallets for put away or picking
• Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods and safety Requirements/procedures
• Comply with OSHA and MSDS Standards
• On a daily basis, inspect and perform minor maintenance on the forklift or other equipment
• Maintain clean, orderly warehouse and loading areas
• Participate in training and learning sessions to increase knowledge of functions and processes within the Warehouse
• Follow established Safety procedures in all aspects of work assignments applicable to the position. This includes participating in all Safety related training and acquiring certifications. Each associate is responsible for Safety at the Store Support Center and when visiting other company work locations. All Safety concerns must be brought to the attention of the management of a location and/or the Store Support Center Safety Department immediately.

Working Conditions (travel & environment)

• This position is hourly, knowing it may include hours which exceed eight hours in a day or forty hours in a week
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to a warehouse environment and moving vehicles. The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate to noisy.

Physical/Sensory Requirements

Physical Work – Ability exert 30 – 60 pounds of force frequently, and or 20-30 pounds of force constantly, and/or greater than negligible up to 20 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. The employee is often required to use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is often required to see, listen, and communicate. Employee is frequently exposed to heights up to 50 feet.

Note: All duties and responsibilities listed are considered to be essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Marginal functions of the position (those that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties) have not been included. However, the omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or logical assignment to the position. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee, and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the business and requirement of the job change.

Note: Floor & Decor considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or familial status, veteran status, or based on any other class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Floor & Decor also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer at its sole discretion.

Benefits & Rewards

• Bonus opportunities at every level
• Career advancement opportunities
• Relocation opportunities across the country
• 401k with discretionary company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Referral Bonus Program
• A personal holiday and Volunteer Time Off program
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and other Insurance Plans (subject to eligibility criteria)

Equal Employment Opportunity Floor & Decor provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other category protected by law.

This policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, testing, screening, hiring, selection for training, upgrading, transfer, demotion, layoff, discipline, termination, compensation, benefits and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment. This policy and the law prohibit employment discrimination against any associate or applicant on the basis of any legally protected status outlined above.