MERCHANDISE HANDLER - 1ST SHIFT at True Value
Harvard, IL 60033
About the Job
The Merchandise Handler performs a variety of distribution activities to receive, sort, store, distribute and manage the flow of product in a warehouse environment.
Scheduled Days & Hours:
Sunday from 1:00pm to 6:00pm
Monday through Wednesday from 9:00am to 6:00pm
Thursday from 9:00am to 5:00pm
Starting Pay Rate: $16.90 per hour plus $.50 shift premium (guaranteed up to $21.95/hour in 24 months).
Progression Pay: 6- Months: $17.40/hour
12- Months: $18/hour
24- Months: $21.95/hour
Benefits: True Value Company offers a competitive, total benefits package that acknowledges and rewards your contribution and performance. That's why we provide so many ways to help you be your healthiest self, physically, emotionally and financially. The benefits package includes medical, prescription drug, dental care, 401K (4% matching), holiday and paid time off, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, employee assistance program and employee discounts.
Responsibilities (May perform other duties and responsibilities, as assigned).
1. Unloads merchandise from trailers, lifting cartons and product checks goods received against purchase orders or invoices.
2. Stacks and loads cartons and other containers for outbound shipment; stocks shelves with goods received.
3. Maintains and verifies records of goods received or shipped to facilitate the flow of merchandise through the distribution center.
4. May operate power equipment to move merchandise; utilizes small hand tools, pallet handlers and hand trucks
5. Select and pick product for shipment from paper or computerized store order requests, matching inventory to order numbers.
6. Prepares merchandise for shipping using shrink wrap machine or other devices.
7. Time worked at each task varies, as needed
Education & Experience
• GED, High School Diploma, or equivalent work experience.
• 0-1 years of experience, preferably in Distribution, Warehouse, Supply Chain, or similar industry.
. Must be able to work overtime as needed.
Licenses & Certifications: N/A
Physical Requirements
- Standing and Walking 8 or more hours per day, walking 5 to 10 miles a day
- Occasional lifting and lowering of up to 50-85lbs
- Frequent/ repetitive lifting and lowering of 20-50lbs is likely
- Balancing, Stair Climbing, Crouching, Hearing, Bending, Twisting, Kneeling, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Grasping, Repetitive Motion, Seeing, Sitting, Stooping, Talking, Typing, Visual Acuity
Work Environment: Generally, works in distribution warehouse environment and may be exposed to heat, cold and may work indoors and/or outdoors.
Travel: Travel may vary in length and duration.