DC Materials Handler - Outbound - 12p Start time

O'Reilly Auto Parts; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 2,066,400 - 2,755,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

401k with employer contributions

Health/dental/vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

O’Reilly Auto Parts is seeking team members to perform outbound distribution center duties including loading, picking, and packing orders. You will locate items by codes, stage merchandise, and ensure totes are properly labeled and within weight limits. Strong reading, math, and communication skills are essential.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and efficiency in a fast-paced warehouse environment. Experience in a similar warehouse is preferred, and bilingual ability (Spanish) is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must have strong communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to read and quickly match numbers and letters.
• Strong mathematical proficiency for counting and packing accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Perform outbound DC tasks such as loading, picking, and packing orders per DC‑WMS or paper methods.
• Locate and pull merchandise by item codes and part numbers, stage safely, and label totes.
• Ensure totes do not exceed 60 lbs and are labeled for the correct store.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Reading and matching numbers

Mathematical skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Previous warehouse experience

Spanish language ability desired

Job description

Essential Job Functions

• Perform one or more DC outbound functions such as loading, picking, or packing orders for shipment. Perform all tasks according to the proper method for the DC‑WMS or paper.
• Locate and pull merchandise by matching item codes and numbers on the pick ticket against part number on the merchandise. Place merchandise in tote or stage bulk items in the appropriate area. When the order is completed, mark the tote by customer number and send down the conveyor.
• Make sure all totes are labeled for the correct store and do not exceed 60 lbs.
• Maintain DC standards for both accuracy and productivity when picking orders.
• Consolidate and pack all stock order merchandise quickly and accurately so the order can be checked in efficiently by the customer.
• Itemize all products not shipped in totes on the freight bill as soon as they are received. Make sure all freight bills are dated with the correct route and totaled at the day’s end including hazardous material.
• Operate handheld computers (RF units) and/or voice picking equipment at WMS DCs.
• Check items off of the freight bill as they are loaded, making sure the number and types of items loaded match the freight bill total.
• Load trucks quickly and accurately. Tie and secure freight as it is loaded onto the truck.
• Keep picking zones supplied with totes as needed, and repair totes as needed.
• Start printers as necessary and sort tickets and labels by zone.
• Operate equipment for any outbound functions.
• Keep the work area neat and clean, dispose of cardboard and trash properly.
• Team members with experience may be designated as trainers. As a trainer, take ownership of the DC target training program ensuring that all training is conducted according to schedule, and that all documentation is complete. Explain specific job duties and functions to help ensure the success of new team members, as well as to convey any departmental or procedural changes to existing team members.
• Maintain safety standards while operating and identify unsafe practices and situations.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills / Education / Experience

Required

• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to read and match numbers and letters quickly and accurately
• Strong mathematical skills

Desired

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Previous work experience in a similar warehouse environment
• Fluency in multiple languages (Spanish is highly desired)

Total Compensation Package

• Competitive Wages & Paid Time Off
• Stock Purchase Plan & 401k with Employer Contributions Starting Day One
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance with Optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Team Member Health/Wellbeing Programs
• Tuition Educational Assistance Programs
• Opportunities for Career Growth

O’Reilly Auto Parts is an equal opportunity employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin or ancestry (including immigration status or citizenship), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions,) age (40 and over), veteran status, uniformed service member status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing or characteristics) or another protected status as defined by local, state, or federal law, as applicable. Qualified individuals with a disability may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or employment process, please send an email to: [e-mail] or call [phone] option, and provide your requested accommodation, and position details.