Material Handler

Material Handler position at American Eagle Outfitters Inc. (Ottawa, KS, United States)

To support our growing digital business, AEO is looking for full‑time associates to join our Distribution Center teams. We are proud to offer stable career opportunities, industry‑leading development and incentives, and the chance to interview and receive an offer on the same day.

• Competitive base pay, shift premium pay, weekly/monthly incentive pay
• Opportunities for development and career advancement
• A 40% off AE & Aerie discount for associates and their families
• Competitive medical, dental and vision benefits for full‑time employees
• A state‑of‑the‑art, spacious climate‑controlled facility
• Associates may listen to music and carry their phones while working

Your job is to provide excellent service to our stores and customers by performing all aspects of material handling—including unloading, loading, warehousing, and staging of merchandise throughout the Distribution Center using manual and/or mechanical means. If you enjoy a fast‑paced, physical position that keeps you moving, this could be the right fit.

• Ensure a safe work environment by keeping safety a top priority
• Sort, warehouse, stage, and load/unload cartons in an accurate, safe and efficient manner
• Unload inbound freight and load outbound freight
• Separate and load freight on unpacking lines
• Stage outbound freight in shipping
• Receive and warehouse incoming merchandise into module racks and floor locations
• Pull merchandise from racks or move merchandise to open areas for pulling and distribution in the replenishment department
• Replenish and condense merchandise into the most effective locations for order pulling in the replenishment department
• Operate manual and/or mechanical equipment safely and maintain proper certifications
• Ensure production and quality standards are met
• Be open to performing other duties as assigned

• High school diploma, GED, or some high school
• Adaptability to working in different departments
• Excellent attendance and work record
• Must be 18 or older
• Ability to operate manual and automated pallet jack equipment

• Lift, carry, push, pull, reach, grasp, bend, and stack cartons for the duration of the shift, up to 12 hours at a time
• Stand for long periods and walk continuously
• Pull merchandise from multiple levels of shelving or move merchandise as needed
• Climb stairs and perform work at platform heights up to 60 feet
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs. (specific weight requirements may vary within each department)

American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE: AEO) is a portfolio of unique, loved and enduring brands with merchandise assortments that consist of high‑quality, on‑trend apparel, intimates, active wear, accessories, and personal care products. AEO operates stores in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Hong Kong, and ships to approximately 80 countries worldwide through its websites. American Eagle and Aerie merchandise are also available at more than 300 international locations operated by licensees in approximately 30 countries.

AEO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity ("EEO") laws. AEO prohibits discrimination against associates and applicants for employment because of the individual's race, color, religion or creed, alienage or citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or partnership status, domestic violence or stalking victim status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This applies to all AEO activities, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, compensation, assignment, training, promotion, performance evaluation, discipline and discharge. AEO also provides reasonable accommodation of religion and disability in accordance with applicable law.

Job Identification: 20922
Job Category:
Distribution Center
Posting Date: T19:25:51+00:00

Job Schedule:

Full time
Locations:
Ottawa, KS, United States

Seniority Level: Entry level

Employment Type:

Full-time
Job Function:
Production, Distribution, and Supply Chain
Industries:
Retail, Retail Apparel and Fashion, IT Services and IT Consulting

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