Distribution Material Handler

Campbell's; Colonial Heights (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Campbell's Distribution is seeking a Distribution Material Handler in Virginia to support safe, accurate, and efficient warehouse operations. You will receive, store, pick, load, and distribute products and POS materials while preserving warehouse integrity.

The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and inventory control with a Monday–Friday day shift. Experience with RF scanning and powered equipment is preferred, and physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and more than 100 pounds

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• Ability to safely operate or learn to operate manual and powered material handling equipment.
• Proficiency with RF scanning and voice-picking technology.
• Accurate receiving, picking, organizing, and preparing products for shipment.
• Adhere to safety, food safety, hygiene, and housekeeping procedures.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trailers containing palletized and non-palletized products and POS materials.
• Sort and place products on racks or shelves in designated locations.
• Assemble customer orders, palletize, wrap, and prepare for shipping.
• Mark and label incoming/outgoing products with required details.
• Verify quantities of products and POS materials received.
• Operate RF scanning and voice-picking during local checkout per guidelines.
• Move products using material handling equipment throughout the warehouse.
• Maintain daily cycle-count readiness and organize the warehouse.

Skills

RF scanning

Voice-picking

Material handling equipment

Safety procedures

Inventory control

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

RF scanners

Voice-picking technology

Powered material handling equipment

Job description

Since 1869, we’ve connected people through food they love. We’re proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell’s brand, as well as Cape Cod, Chunky, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pacific Foods, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Pace, Rao’s Homemade, Snack Factory, Snyder’s of Hanover.Swanson, and V8.

Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us.

Distribution Material Handler

Base Rate: $22.50 per hour
Shift: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Starting times and hours may vary based on coverage needs, report-offs, production schedules, and holiday requirements.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE HISTORY HERE…

As a Distribution Material Handler, you will help keep warehouse and distribution operations running safely, accurately, and efficiently. Working under direct supervision, you will receive, store, pick, load, and distribute products and point-of-sale (POS) materials while maintaining the integrity and organization of the warehouse.

Your attention to accuracy, safety, inventory control, and housekeeping will help ensure products and materials are in the right place and ready when they are needed.

WHAT YOU WILL DO…

• Accurately load and unload trailers containing palletized and non-palletized products and POS materials using manual and powered material handling equipment.
• Sort and place products and POS materials on racks or shelves in designated warehouse locations.
• Assemble customer orders accurately from stock, place orders on pallets, wrap pallets with stretch film, and prepare them for shipping.
• Mark and label incoming products with required identifying information, including date code, product description and code, and case count.
• Mark and label outgoing products with route number/BIN location and pallet count.
• Verify quantities of products and POS materials received.
• Use RF scanning and voice-picking technology during the local checkout process according to company operating guidelines.
• Operate material handling equipment to transport products and materials throughout the warehouse.
• Prepare and organize the warehouse for daily cycle-count inventory and shopping activities.
• Complete daily powered-equipment maintenance checklists and report defective equipment.
• Follow established safety, food safety, hygiene, housekeeping, and personal protection procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, including removing trash and storing supplies in designated locations.
• Keep aisles and exits clear and free of obstructions.
• Follow safe lifting and carrying procedures for materials of varying sizes, shapes, and weights.
• Identify and report defective equipment, job-related injuries, and property damage to supervision.
• Support and participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives, including 5S: Sort, Set, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain.
• Perform other duties as required.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH…

You will work under direct supervision as part of the warehouse and distribution operation. You will collaborate with team members involved in receiving, inventory, order fulfillment, shipping, and other warehouse activities to help maintain safe and efficient product flow.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE… (MUST HAVE)

• High school diploma or GED and/or one year of relevant experience.
• Ability to safely operate or learn to operate manual and powered material handling equipment.
• Ability to use warehouse technology, including RF scanning and voice-picking equipment.
• Ability to accurately receive, identify, pick, organize, and prepare products and materials for shipment.
• Ability to follow safety, food safety, hygiene, and housekeeping procedures.
• Ability to regularly stand, walk, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and perform other physical activities required in a warehouse environment.
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
• Ability to work around moving mechanical equipment and in conditions that may occasionally include humidity, outdoor weather, airborne particles, or chemicals.
• Ability to work in a generally moderate-noise warehouse environment.
• Vision abilities necessary for the role, including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Flexibility to accommodate variations in starting times and work hours based on operational coverage, production schedules, report-offs, and holidays.

IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU HAVE… (NICE TO HAVE)

• Previous warehouse, distribution, shipping/receiving, or material-handling experience.
• Previous experience using RF scanners or voice-picking technology.
• Experience operating powered material handling equipment.
• Familiarity with inventory cycle counts and warehouse organization practices.
• Experience working with Continuous Improvement or 5S methodologies.
• A strong track record of accuracy, safety awareness, reliability, and maintaining an organized work environment.

Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.