Material Handler

Department: Distribution Center Operations Location: Minneapolis, MN Compensation: $20.00 - $21.00 / hour Department: Distribution Center Operations Location: Minneapolis, MN Compensation: $20.00 - $21.00 / hour Description The Material Handler stores, ships, receives, and replenishes finished goods to fire sprinkler contractors by parcel, LTL, truckload and/or private carrier. Work Environment and Physical Demands The physical environment requires the employee to work in a non-climate controlled warehouse environment. Required to work at heights of 50 feet or more. Ability to be punctual and attend work on a regular and consistent basis The person in this position needs to wear appropriate safety clothing and shoes when needed. This includes a need for a safety harness, safety glasses, lift belts and steel toe shoes etc. Ability to safely drive and operate lift trucks, side loaders, pickers, pallet trucks, and other loading/stacking equipment Must be able to stand for 80% of the time Occasionally will be expected to lift large materials not to exceed 70 pounds Qualifications High School Diploma 6+ months of warehouse experience How You Will Help Responsible for all tasks associated with the shipping and receiving functions at a distribution center Scans barcodes, using a handheld scanner, to deliver materials to the target location within the warehouse Operates forklift, lift truck, side loaders, pallet trucks, picker and other loading/stacking equipment Completes and maintains daily forklift inspections reports Assists Will-Call customers in a courteous and helpful manner Reports any deficiencies in inventory, equipment, safety issues, or concerns to the Warehouse or Operations Supervisor Reports backorders to the Customer Service Department Promote a safe workplace by performing all tasks in a safe and thoughtful manner in compliance with all rules, procedures, instructions, devices, equipment and use of appropriate personal protective equipment. Maintain vigilance for any hazardous conditions or practices in the workplace and immediately report any unsafe conditions or practice to your supervisor Performs other duties as directed What You Will Bring Work in a non-climate-controlled warehouse environment Work at heights of 50 feet or more Drive lift trucks, side loaders, pickers, pallet trucks, and other loading/stacking equipment Be punctual and attend work on a regular and consistent basis Wear appropriate safety clothing (safety harness, glasses, belts, etc.) and steel toe shoes when needed Stand for 80% of the time Lift large materials not to exceed 70 pounds Job Benefits Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision and FSA are available 30 days after your start date 401k with company match is available after 90 days of employment Company-provided Life Insurance is provided for you after 90 days of employment 3 PTO days after 60 days of employment (hourly and non-exempt positions only) 2 weeks of vacation after 6 months of employment 10 paid holidays - including your birthday! Paid weekly #J-18808-Ljbffr