Material Handler

Visionworks of America; Schertz (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Visionworks of America is seeking a warehouse associate in Texas to perform basic warehousing duties, including order fulfillment and packing from multiple distribution locations. You will use pick lists, scanners, and PCs while adhering to safety and productivity standards.

Training is provided to ensure mastery of essential skills. The role requires physical stamina, the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and the ability to work varying shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of related manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to operate personal computer or computerized scanning and printing devices.

Responsibilities

• Comprehensive understanding of picking and stocking documents, labels, and hand held scanners, PCs and printing devices.
• Identify task list for picking assignment.
• Pack, store and redistribute items in an orderly fashion.
• Pick and stock merchandise from designated storage locations.
• Meet or exceed established production goals.
• Use inventory controls to prevent shrinkage.
• Assist with training new hires and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Picking & stocking docs

Handheld scanners

Inventory controls

Safety procedures

Team communication

Training new hires

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Scanners

Printing devices

Personal computers

Job description

Summary

Basic warehousing duties, including order fulfillment and packing an assortment of products with various order types, from multiple distribution locations. Able to perform duties via manual documents or computerized devices in accordance with established operational and inventory control procedures. All associates will receive training to ensure mastery of specific skill sets with an emphasis on Safety, Accuracy, and Productivity.

Summary

Basic warehousing duties, including order fulfillment and packing an assortment of products with various order types, from multiple distribution locations. Able to perform duties via manual documents or computerized devices in accordance with established operational and inventory control procedures. All associates will receive training to ensure mastery of specific skill sets with an emphasis on Safety, Accuracy, and Productivity.

Pay Class and Pay

Pay Class: Full Time

Pay: $15.00 - $15.87 per hour

Essential Responsibilities

• Comprehensive understanding of picking and stocking documents, labels, and hand held computerized scanners, personal computers and printing devices.
• Properly identify task list for picking assignment.
• Pack, store and redistribute items in an orderly fashion.
• Picking and stocking of merchandise from pre-defined designated storage bin locations.
• Ability to meet or exceed established production goals.
• Use best practices and inventory controls to prevent inventory shrinkage.
• Assist with training new hires and other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Ability to communicate and elevate with peers and principles.
• Ensure and maintain the cleanliness of all equipment, workstations and overall facility.
• Practice and comply with all regulations promoting a safe and healthy work place environment.

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience preferred

Experience & Background

• One (1) to three (3) years of related manufacturing experience preferred
• Ability to operate personal computer or computerized scanning and printing devices

Language Skills

• Ability to read English in order to interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Mathematical Skills

• General mathematical skills to include basic adding, subtracting, multiplication and division

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to think logically in following procedures and instructions
• General problem solving abilities
• Exhibit sound and accurate judgment and demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness

Essential Responsibilities Related To Physical Demands/Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is required to stand, use hands and fingers to handle, feel, pick or pinch, and talk or hear most of the time. The associate is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The associate must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The noise level in this location is moderate (use of computers, printers and machines). Limit weight for lifting, pulling and pushing is no more than 50 pounds. When lifting loads heavier than 50 pounds, requirement is to use two or more people to lift the load. Ability to work varying schedules to include nights, weekends and holidays.

Activity

Amount of Time

None

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

• Stand
• X
• Walk
• X
• Sit
• X
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
• X
• Reach with Hands and Arms
• X
• Climb or balance
• X
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• X
• Talk or hear
• X

Essential Responsibilities Related To Behavioral Characteristics

• Strong Attention to Detail
• Adaptability/Flexibility
• Multi-Tasking
• Willingness to Learn
• Ability to prioritize detailed tasks with minimal input to accomplish daily and long-term goals
• Ability to work onsite and participate in interactive onsite meetings on a regular and predictable basis.
• Ability to initiate immediate interaction, coordination and collaboration with team members, clients, customers etc.
• For roles that are remote (i.e., Work From Home (WFH)) or hybrid (i.e., partial onsite at a VSP location and WFM), must demonstrate a high level of engagement in virtual environments, including maintaining camera presence during meetings to support effective communication and team alignment.

Compensation range for the roles is listed above. Applicable salary rangers may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. As a part of the compensation package, this role may include eligible bonuses, equity, and commissions.

VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Unincorporated LA County Residents: 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, and any other similar laws.