Materials Handler ; Temporary

Position: Materials Handler I (Temporary)
Job Description

Under designated supervision at a warehouse management system (WMS) distribution center, performs a variety of repetitive warehousing duties in either receiving, storage, order selection or shipping. Specific instructions are given on how to perform assigned tasks. May use a VDT/pc inquiry screen in performance of work.

Job Qualifications

Completion of high school or the equivalent. Creditable job-related experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a 9-months for 9-months basis. Six months of progressively responsible general experience.

If a sufficient number of qualified candidates do not apply, the minimum qualifications may be lowered without reposting.

Major Duties

Receiving:
The work will include the unloading of incoming conveyances, compares freight received to the transportation document/freight bills and identifies damage/shortages and makes sure counts are correct. Sorts items either at the trailer or inside the receiving area on pallets so that new receipts can be easily counted. Items palletized will be accomplished in accordance with stacking patterns.
May assist in the receipt process to include counting of items, recording of counts on receiving worksheets, affixing labels on pallet to include put away tickets.
Storage:
The work will include the checking and verification of items prior to leaving the receiving area through a control point to ensure merchandise movement is accurate. Will include the physical handling of items on pallets in either consolidating of putaway or at time of replenishment.
Order selection: the work will include stockpicking, item putaway and replenishment. Items will be placed on conveyors or handled manually on pallets for movements case labels.
Shipping:
The work will include the loading of trailers from either pallets or conveyors. May move merchandise from location to location by hand, pallet jack, or similar manual equipment, and on occasion, a forklift or other materials handling equipment (MHE).
May use the VDT for obtaining inquiry information or performing a very specific work task. Participates in the taking of periodic and special inventories.
Complies with established safety, security, and fire prevention procedures and directives. Actively communicates/promotes the benefits of the Military Star credit card to customers in order to drive sales growth and increase customer loyalty.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Our Focus

We are seeking associates who have a passion for delivering an extraordinary customer experience and a passion for serving those who serve, our Soldiers, Airmen and their families.

Who We Are

The Army & Air Force Exchange Service, also known as "the Exchange," is the retailer on US Army and Air Force installations worldwide. An $8 billion enterprise ranked among the top retailers, the Exchange operates department stores, convenience stores, restaurants, movie theaters and an internet shopping site to serve Soldiers, Airmen and their families. In addition to US bases in Germany, Italy, England, Turkey, South Korea and Japan, the Exchange operates stores for US troops in Iraq, Afghanistan and other countries in the region.

The Exchange ensures Soldiers and Airmen have access to US goods and services, wherever they serve.