Material Handler

Michaels Stores; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the creative sector is seeking a dedicated Material Handler to join their Distribution Center team. This role involves fulfilling various functions such as receiving, labeling, and order picking, ensuring that orders are processed accurately and safely. Ideal candidates will possess basic computer skills and a strong attention to detail, as well as the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. The company offers a supportive work environment with robust benefits, making it a great place to grow and thrive in your career.

Benefits

Health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Generous employee discounts

Qualifications

• Ability to lift and carry products weighing 5 to 60 pounds.
• Experience with manual and powered industrial equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fulfill orders in a Distribution Center environment.
• Document production logs and ensure productivity records are accurate.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Basic math proficiency

Good record-keeping skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to work as part of a team

Education

High school education or equivalent

Tools

Manual industrial equipment

Powered industrial equipment

RF guns

Job description

DC-Lancaster

The Material Handler may fulfill multiple roles in the Distribution Center environment to help fulfill overall mission to process Inbound and/or Outbound freight accurately, timely, and safely.

Major Activities

• Performs one or more of a variety of functions in a Distribution Center environment associated with fulfilling orders for retail stores and/or other Distribution Centers. Potential work assignments include Receiving, Labeling, Putaway, Order Picking, Slotting, Replenishment, eComm order fulfillment, Hybrid throwing, Loading, and other “speciality” roles that require additional training/experience (e.g., Inventory Control). May utilize manual and/or powered industrial equipment and/or RF guns to perform work tasks as well.

• Documents production log appropriately to include changes in assignments, downtime, meetings, etc. to ensure productivity records are accurate.

• Completes other assigned duties per business needs.

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Special Certifications or Technical Skills

• Basic computer skills for certain roles

Other

• Ability to work independently and/or as part of a team
• Basic math proficiency for certain roles
• Good record-keeping skills with attention to details for certain roles
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred Education

• High school education or equivalency preferred

Preferred Type of Experience the Job Requires

• Prior use of manual and/or powered industrial equipment preferred
• Basic warehouse and/or Distribution Center knowledge recommended; demonstrated success working in a production environment is helpful

Physical Requirements

• Frequent lifting and carrying of product weighing 5 to 60 pounds
• Frequent pushing or pulling of material and/or equipment
• Frequent standing when working and when driving powered industrial equipment
• Frequent walking, primarily in the warehouse
• Regular reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling and twisting
• Repetitive motion and substantial movement of the wrists, hands and/or fingers

Work Environment

• Exposure to extreme temperatures dependent on external climate and proximity to dock doors/exits
• Moderate noise level from DC conveyor/sortation system and powered industrial equipment
• Occasional vibration if/when operating powered industrial equipment
• Potential exposure to fumes and airborne particles

Applicants in the U.S. must satisfy federal, state, and local legal requirements of the job.

Total Base Pay Range for this Position:

$18.00 - $20.00

At The Michaels Companies Inc, our purpose is to fuel the joy of creativity . As the leading creative destination in North America, we operate over 1,300 stores in 49 states and Canada and online at Michaels.com and Michaels.ca . The Michaels Companies, Inc. also owns Artistree, a manufacturer of custom and specialty framing merchandise, and MakerPlace by Michaels , a dedicated handmade goods marketplace. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, Michaels is the best place for all things creative. For more information, please visit www.michaels.com

At Michaels, we prioritize the wellbeing of our teams by providing robust benefits for both full-time and part-time Team Members. Our benefits include health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), paid time off, tuition assistance, generous employee discounts, and much more. For more information, visit mikbenefits.com .

Michaels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are here for all Team Members and all c ustomers to create, innovate and be better together.

Applicants and Employees in Unincorporated Los Angeles County: Michaels reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment: engage with customers, including minors, including unsupervised minors, and other Team members, especially in high stress situations; accessing company information, assets, property, and products, including cash, checks, and credit card information; and appropriately handling such information, including confidential and personal information of customers and Team Members. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Michaels is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with this commitment, Michaels will assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the job, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Customer Care at 1-800-642-4235 (1800-MICHAEL).

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