Merchandise Handler - 1st shift

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Do it Best and True Value successfully acquired True Value, creating the world’s largest cooperative network of independent home improvement retailers. Our Regional Distribution Center in Wilkes-Barre is seeking Merchandise Handlers for the first shift to support distribution activities—receiving, sorting, storing, and managing product flow in a warehouse environment.

• Unload merchandise from trailers, lifting cartons and product, and check goods received against purchase orders or invoices.
• Stack and load cartons and other containers for outbound shipment; stock shelves with goods received.
• Maintain and verify records of goods received or shipped to facilitate the flow of merchandise through the distribution center.
• Operate material handling equipment safely and efficiently to move merchandise; utilize small hand tools, pallet handlers, and hand trucks.
• Select and pick product for shipment from computerized store order requests, matching inventory to order numbers.
• Prepare merchandise for shipping using shrink wrap machine or other devices.
• Use mobile handheld or hands-free RF devices to scan and track materials.
• NOTE:
  
  amount of time worked at each task varies as needed.

• At least 18 years of age.
• High School diploma or GED.
• 0–1 year of experience, preferably in Distribution, Warehouse, Supply Chain, or similar industry.
• Committed to adhering to all safety processes and protocols.
• Must have the ability to do simple mathematical calculations to ensure accuracy of counts.
• Ability to communicate effectively, follow instructions, and discern moving objects and warning signals.
• Ability to meet qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with Company policy and the ADA.

Do it Best & True Value offer a competitive total benefits package that acknowledges and rewards your contribution and performance. The benefits package includes medical, prescription drug, dental care, profit‑sharing plan, holiday and paid time off, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance, employee assistance program, and employee discounts.

• Standing and walking 8 or more hours per day; walking 5 to 10 miles a day.
• Occasional lifting and lowering of 50–85 lbs.
• Frequent / repetitive lifting and lowering of 20–50 lbs.
• Balancing, stair climbing, crouching, bending, twisting, kneeling, pulling, pushing, reaching, sitting, stooping, visual acuity.
• Able to work all overtime hours.
• Normal physical agility, including the ability to maneuver body while in place.
• Normal physical mobility, including movement from place to place on the job taking distances and speed into account.
• Able to work with hands and fingers, typing, holding, grasping, and turning.
• Normal endurance to complete the essential functions of the position.

• Generally works in a distribution warehouse environment and may be exposed to heat, cold, and may work indoors and/or outdoors. May be exposed to chemicals that are routinely present in the Company’s warehouse facilities.
• The work is typically active and physical in nature and requires normal accessibility to all work sites required of the position. The position may require extended hours, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Wears personal protective equipment such as safety shoes, safety vests/Hi‑Viz clothing, as required.

Do it Best & True Value are committed to providing access and equal opportunity to all qualified individuals. To qualify for Merchandise Handler, an individual must be able to perform all essential functions of the job—with or without a reasonable accommodation—without creating a direct threat to the individual’s safety or the safety of others. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, True Value reserves the right to deny an accommodation request if it creates an undue hardship on the Company.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Wholesale
• Location:
  
  Dickson City, PA
• Compensation: $12.00–$12.50 per hour

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