Material Handler

Gear Up Sports; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Gear Up Sports in Hillsboro, OR is hiring a warehouse team member for cross-trained production support. The role covers order fulfillment, inventory management, quality control, and collaborative process improvement. Day shift runs 6:00 am – 2:30 pm with overtime during peak seasons.

Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and work in a fast-paced startup environment. Rate is $18.00 per hour, with benefits including PTO, holidays, healthcare, and 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions in English.
• Verbal communication skills for effective throughput.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Thrives in a fast-paced startup environment; self-starter and driven.
• Energetic and motivated.
• Desire to learn and grow.
• Calm and productive under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Process orders promptly and accurately.
• Pick, pack, and ship products efficiently.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure on-time order pickup.
• Identify overstock or offsite inventory for fulfillment.
• Handle returns and raw materials picking.
• Support inventory levels and replenish stock as needed.
• Conduct cycle counts and update the ERP system.
• Coordinate with other departments and perform cycle count reconciliations.
• Research and resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Coordinate off-site pallet movement and stock transfers.
• Inspect incoming and outgoing products for defects.
• Ensure items meet quality standards before loading onto trucks.
• Document discrepancies and work with team lead.
• Manage re-pick sheet and resolve missed/incorrect picks.
• Work with team to optimize warehouse processes and maintain safety.

Skills

Attention to detail

English instructions

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Adaptability

Learning mindset

Pressure management

Job description

Rate: $18.00

Position Summary: Team members will be cross-trained in multiple facets of the production process and expected to train others in a collaborative environment. They will also meet production goals and adhere to strict quality standards.

Available Shifts:

• Day: 6:00 am – 2:30 pm
• Overtime will be required during peak production seasons.

Responsibilities Include:

Order Fulfillment:

• Process orders promptly and accurately.
• Pick, pack, and ship products efficiently.
• Collaborating with a team helps to ensure orders are picked up on time.
• Identifying overstock or offsite inventory needed to fulfill orders.
• Returns and raw materials picking.

Inventory Management:

• Support inventory levels and replenish stock as needed.
• Conduct regular cycle counts and collaborate with the team to update the ERP system.
• Coordinate with other departments.
• Cycle count reconciliations.
• Research and resolve other inventory discrepancies.
• Coordinate off-site pallet movement.
• Stock transfers.

Quality Control:

• Inspect incoming and outgoing products for defects.
• Ensure items meet quality standards before loading them onto the truck.
• Document any discrepancies and collaborate with the team lead.
• Manage the production re-pick sheet and resolving missed/incorrect picks.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with team members to optimize warehouse processes.
• Communicate effectively with the assistant manager and team leaders.
• Contribute to a positive and efficient work environment.
• Practice safe working principles.
• Active participation in continuous improvement.

Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions in English.
• Verbal communication skills to facilitate effective and efficient work production throughput.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Thrives in a fast‑paced startup environment – self‑starter, driven, and comfortable with ambiguity.
• Energetic and motivated.
• A desire to learn and grow.
• Calm and productive in the face of pressure.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to kneel, squat, bend, and lift up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to climb OSHA‑approved rolling ladders.

Benefits

Gear Up Sports provides the following employee benefits:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) – 2 weeks (80 hours) per year for full time, accrued at the rate of .042 hours per one hour worked.
• Paid Holidays – New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas
• Healthcare Benefits – Effective the first of the month following the date of hire:
  • Health/Vision insurance through Regence BlueCross BlueShield
  • Dental insurance through Regence
• Life, Disability & Accident Insurance through MetLife – effective 1st of the month following date of hire:
  • Group Term Life insurance – company paid
  • Long Term Disability insurance – company paid
  • Voluntary additional life insurance for self & dependents
  • Voluntary Accident Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account Plan (FSA) – allowing pre‑tax savings for Health and Dependent Care Expenses
• Health Savings Account Plan (HSA) - allowing pre‑tax savings for Health expenses if participating in HDHP health insurance plan
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) – plan provided through Canopy
• 401(k) Plan –