Material Handler

Title

Material Handler

Pompano Beach, FL

The base salary range for this position is $16.00/hour

At The Shade Store, we have handcrafted the finest Shades, Blinds and Drapery for 75 years. We believe designing beautiful custom window treatments should be an effortless experience, so we offer outstanding services to help our customers every step of the way, from inspiration to installation. We are always looking for friendly, passionate individuals to join our team and deliver the finest custom window treatment experience.

Our team is expanding, and there has never been a more exciting time to be a part of it.

The Material Handler will manage loads and unloads material within a warehouse or storage facility. Utilizes hand trucks, forklifts, hoists, conveyors, or other handling equipment to move material to and from trucks within the storage facility. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Their duties and responsibilities often include:

• Performs inventory control: cycle counts, material stocking, and scrapping, at a minimum.
• Assists in managing material expiry, allocation, kitting, and maintaining material condition requirements.
• Move materials and items from receiving or production areas to storage or other designated areas.
• Inspect received materials.
• Sort and place materials.
• Mark materials with identifying information.
• Record amounts of material or items received and distributed.
• Maintains timing according to the production schedule to ensure on-time logistics.
• Records material handling data and information in a clear, concise format according to proper SOPs.
• Works in a team based, cross‑functional environment to complete kitting and delivery tasks required by shift schedule.
• Assist with month end inventory count, prepare warehouse for inventory – clean, sort, and get all parts in proper location, make sure parts are labeled properly for the month end cycle count, place orders for parts as directed by manager, and follow up on all orders until received.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Able to read and understand English.
• One year (or more) shipping, receiving and warehouse experience. Factory‑specific experience a plus.
• Forklift Certified preferred.
• Must be able to bend and lift 50+ lbs.
• Must be highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, especially MS Excel, and have workable knowledge of WMS systems and associated business processes.
• Work closely with warehouse Manager troubleshooting and solving receiving and inventory problems.
• The employee must have a concern for safety and the desire to follow safety procedures and wear required safety equipment.

• Competitive salary
• Medical Benefits
• 401k with Company Match
• Up to $100k Life Insurance & Short‑Term Disability (Employer Paid)
• Legal and Pet Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Product Discount

• Proof of legal authorization to work in the United States for The Shade Store, which will be confirmed by E-Verify within three business days of your hire date.

The Shade Store provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.