Material Handler 1st

Furnitureland South, Inc.; Jamestown (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Furnitureland South, Inc. is seeking a dependable CS Material Handler to load/unload trucks, scan and move furniture, and prepare merchandise for delivery. The role requires attention to carton condition, proper wrapping, and maintaining a clean delivery center.

You will work onsite in a fast-paced environment, with duties including packaging, stacking, and equipment operation. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred, and safety-minded performance is essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of warehouse logistics and basic computer skills.
• Ability to push, pull, and lift heavy objects for extended periods.
• Must be highly motivated and dependable in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to be certified in lift truck battery maintenance.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks.
• Scan product to/from carts, racks, and bays for inventory tracking.
• Stage and open product in delivery bays; inspect for carton condition.
• Blanket wrap and package wrap furniture for transport or storage.
• Operate baler, compact, vacuum, or scrubber to keep the DC clean and organized.
• Dispose of trash/cardboard; maintain a safe, orderly workspace.

Skills

Warehouse logistics

Basic computer skills

Lift truck operation (certification)

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job PurposeThe CS Material Handler’s primary responsibility is to load/unload trucks, roll freight, scan product, dispose of trash/cardboard, open, wrap, and inspect furniture taking care to observe product respect procedures.Essential Functions and ResponsibilitiesReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Load and unload trucks; move furniture by hand truck, cart, or dolly.Scan product to and from carts, racks, and bays to ensure inventory tracking.Push, pull, or lift product on and off lift truck carts.Stage and open product in delivery bays; inspect product, with regard to the condition of the carton.Blanket wrap furniture for transport or delivery; package wrap product for storage.Utilize foam packaging process to ensure secure transport of fragile product.Dispose of trash/cardboard; operate baler, compactor, vacuum, scrubber to keep the DC clean and organized.Arrive punctually and consistently to work; follow your assigned schedule.Contribute to team effort by performing various related duties to accomplish needed results.Special Requirements:Must be highly motivated and dependable; able to work in a fast-paced environment, mindful of safety.Ability to be certified in lift truck battery maintenance.Ability to learn fabrics/leather characteristics for the application of protection.Ability to be trained in cardboard bale removal.Working ConditionsThis job is an onsite position that operates in a professional work environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as scanners, computers, photocopiers and smartphones. As well as dolly, hand trucks, baler, and lift truck.Physical RequirementsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessaryRequired Education and ExperienceKnowledge of warehouse logistics and possess basic computer skills.Able to push, pull, and lift heavy/large objects for extended periods of time.Preferred Education and ExperienceHigh School Diploma or equivalent.