Material Handler 1st

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Job Purpose
The CS Material Handler’s primary responsibility is to load/unload trucks, roll freight, scan product, dispose of trash/cardboard, open, wrap, and inspect furniture, observing product respect procedures.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks; move furniture by hand truck, cart, or dolly.
• Scan product to and from carts, racks, and bays to ensure inventory tracking.
• Push, pull, or lift product on and off lift truck carts.
• Stage and open product in delivery bays; inspect product, especially the condition of the carton.
• Blanket wrap furniture for transport or delivery; package wrap for storage.
• Utilize foam packaging to ensure secure transport of fragile items.
• Dispose of trash/cardboard; operate baler, compactor, vacuum, scrubber to keep the facility clean and organized.
• Arrive punctually and follow your schedule.
• Perform related duties to contribute to team efforts.

Special Requirements

• Motivated, dependable, and safety-conscious.
• Certification in lift truck battery maintenance is preferred.
• Ability to learn fabric/leather characteristics for protection.
• Training in cardboard bale removal is available.

Working Conditions

This is an onsite role in a professional environment, using standard office equipment and warehouse tools such as hand trucks, balers, and lift trucks.

Physical Requirements

Regularly talk and hear; close vision and focus adjustment needed; ability to lift, bend, and stand as required.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Knowledge of warehouse logistics and basic computer skills.
• Ability to push, pull, and lift heavy objects for extended periods.

Preferred Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Additional Details

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Retail