Merchandise Handler

Impact Workforce Solutions is hiring Merchandise Handlers in Wilkes-Barre, PA. Impact is proud to offer an industry-leading benefits and wellness package, with eligibility for some programs beginning Day 1!

Our positions are full-time, year-around employment with paid training. We offer:

• 5 Days of PTO
• 6 Paid Holidays
• Up to 50% of health insurance premiums paid by Impact
• Access to a retirement plan, financial fitness, and employee savings programs

Pay $18.25 + $1.00 Shift Differential

2nd Shift – Merchandise Handler, 12 Tradeport Rd, Handover Township, PA

Shift Start Times: 5:30 PM, 7:00 PM, 8:00 PM

Job Summary:

The Merchandise Handler performs a variety of distribution activities to receive, sort, store, distribute and manage the flow of product in a warehouse environment.

Principal Responsibilities and Duties:

• Unloads merchandise from trailers, lifting cartons and product, checks goods received against purchase orders or invoices.
• Stacks and loads cartons and other containers for outbound shipment; stocks shelves with goods received.
• Maintains and verifies records of goods received or shipped to facilitate the flow of merchandise through the distribution center.
• Operates material handling equipment safely and efficiently to move merchandise; utilizes small hand tools, pallet handlers and hand trucks.
• Select and pick product for shipment from computerized store order requests, matching inventory to order numbers.
• Prepares merchandise for shipping using shrink wrap machine or other devices.
• Uses mobile handheld or hands-free RF devices to scan and track materials.
• Other duties as assigned and required for production.

Qualifications and Experience:

• At least 18 years of age
• High School diploma or GED
• 0-1 years 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.
• Ability to be trained and licensed/certified by Company to operate material handling equipment.

Physical Requirements:

• Standing and Walking 8 or more hours per day, walking 5 to 10 miles a day
• Occasional lifting and lowering of 50-85lbs
• Frequent / repetitive lifting and lowering of 20-50lbs
• Balancing, Stair Climbing, Crouching, Bending, Twisting, Kneeling, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Stooping, Visual Acuity.
• Able to work all overtime hours.
• Normal physical agility, which includes the ability to maneuver body while in place.
• Normal physical mobility, which includes 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.

Work Environment:

• 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.
• Wear personal protective equipment such as safety shoes, safety vests/Hi-Viz clothing, as required.

Thank you for your interest in Impact Workforce Solutions, we are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and participate in the E-Verify eligibility confirmation program.

Thank you for your interest in Impact Workforce Solutions, we are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and participate in the E-Verify eligibility confirmation program.

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