3Rd Shift- Material Handler I

Job Summary: This position is responsible for following standard work and safety processes to manually or mechanically receive, store, handle, build and/or move material within the Distribution Center. The number of core and flex skills required will increase as the level of the position increases. Each role will be assigned to a primary functional area but is expected to flex to other areas of the Distribution Center to support work as needed.

Job Title: 3rd Shift- Material Handler 1

Department: Distribution

Reports To: Supervisor

Job Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Number of People Supervised:0

Position Functions

As assigned, complete training and daily inspections for safe and proper daily handling of material handling equipment, propane cylinder exchange and storage securing of dock doors, dock locks, dock leveler and wheel chocks, battery changing equipment

Perform work in compliance with quality requirements including count accuracy, quality inspection, proper unit preparation for shipping, bin integrity maintenance, careful product handling, identification/removal of damage, proper put backs

Perform work in compliance with safety policies and procedures including safe work standards, proper lifting and stacking techniques, power truck operations, including safe pedestrian standards, housekeeping standards, proper banding, stacking, palletizing and bin management, Incident and near miss reporting 
Comply with security requirements for badge-swipes for building entry and exit, security of gates and doors, and no weapons policies 

Perform special handling duties including quality inspection, relabeling and repalletizing

Attend work on time as scheduled and comply with other human resource and distribution center guidelines and standards, including but not limited to policies regarding protection of company assets, substance abuse, harassment, and smoke-free workplace 

Position Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalency6+ months of experience and/or demonstrated proficiency in required material handling skills needed to progress; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Proficiency with computers and MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) Ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment.

Strong attention to detail.

Ability to work extended hours as required.

Ability to operate scanning equipment

Ability to work safely with power tools.

Ability to effectively communicate directly with Supervisor, Leadsperson and peers.

Ability to read, write and speak clearly in English.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of weight measurement, volume, square footage and distance. 

Ability to understand and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.

Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Ability to focus on details and block out continuous distractions.

Ability to speak effectively and present information to customers and to all levels of management and associates in individual or group settings.

Ability to handle confidential information and lead by setting a good example (role model) - behavior consistent with words.

Ability to work cross functionally with a fast paced leadership team.

Work Environment:

This position works in a loud distribution center and manufacturing environment, with exposure to fumes or airborne particles.

The Company has reviewed this position summary to ensure that a description of the basic expectations, required qualifications and physical requirements have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as the job description which provides a complete list of essential functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment and does not change the "at-will" relationship. Lumber Liquidators reserves the right to change this position summary, the job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may