Material Handler - 1st Shift

Orgill, Inc.; City of Rome (NY); On-site; USD 22,446 - 31,968; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance plans

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A leading distribution firm in the United States is seeking Material Handlers for its Rome facility. Responsibilities include picking, stocking, and shipping merchandise efficiently, along with maintaining safety standards. Ideal candidates should have strong communication skills and be detail-oriented. A High School diploma is required, and familiarity with material handling equipment is preferred. The role offers full-time hours on the first shift, competitive salary, and various employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be committed to a high standard of safety.
• Excellent attendance record.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Willing and able to work overtime when needed.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently pick merchandise and label each carton.
• Sort, scan, stage, and wrap merchandise for shipping.
• Stock inbound merchandise to designated locations.
• Scan and receive inbound merchandise accurately.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Good comprehension, organizational, and math skills

Ability to work as a team player

Detail-oriented

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pallet Rider

Turret

Tugger

Stock Picker

Job description

Orgill Rome Distribution Center – Material Handler Positions

Orgill Rome Distribution Center is seeking Material Handler Positions to join our team! We are hiring in Inbound, Order Filling, and Shipping Departments – Full‑Time Positions - 1st Shift- $19.75.

Days and Hours of Work

5 day work week

Company Overview

Orgill, Inc., founded in 1847, has eight distribution centers and three export consolidation facilities located across the country. Orgill, Inc. is an independently‑owned company that distributes hardware and home.

Core Values

Customer Centered, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence.

Servant Leadership

Serving our employees to create a strong culture of well‑being, life‑work balance, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

Employee Activities

Appreciation cookouts, Family Day, product discounts, community support, extra vacation contest and other monthly activities.

What We Offer

• Medical (2 Plans: PPO & HDHP, Dental and Vision)
• Low Premium/Low Deductible
• Prescription Plan
• Urgent Care coverage up to 100% paid with no copay
• Paid Time Off
• 8 Paid Holidays
• 401 (k) Plan
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance Program
• Disability Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Additional Life, Accident, and other coverages

Note

Add any additional or remove based on the area.

Duties & Responsibilities

Order Filling – Primarily responsible for the support of the DC by efficiently picking merchandise located in all order filling zones and labeling each carton in a manner which promotes ease of identification and scanning.

Shipping – Primarily responsible for the support of the DC by efficiently sorting, scanning, staging and wrapping merchandise. Department Material Handler also checks merchandise and ensures the product is loaded and checked in the proper delivery sequence by customer stop code.

Stocking – Primarily responsible for the support of the DC by efficiently stocking inbound merchandise to designated locations in a timely manner.

Receiving – Primarily responsible for the support of the DC by efficiently scanning, receiving, and staging inbound merchandise accurately and in a timely manner. Sorts the merchandise by department, restacks, and wraps the pallets to ensure that product is ready to be transported to the appropriate staging area.

Specific Responsibilities

• Must be able to accurately pick and label merchandise from primary pick locations.
• Must be able to accurately identify units of measure.
• Must be able to identify correct merchandise and account for damaged merchandise.
• Must be able to prepare orders for transport to customers.
• Must be able to meet quality and productivity standards.
• Ability to take direction from Supervisor.
• Excellent attendance and reliable predictability a must.
• Adheres to DC housekeeping guidelines.
• Performs all other tasks and duties as assigned. *
• *Indicates nonessential

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be committed to a high standard of safety and be willing to comply with all safety policies and practices.
• Excellent attendance record.
• Must be willing and able to work overtime when needed.
• Good comprehension, organizational, and math skills.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Ability to interact effectively with other departments and all levels of management.
• Ability to maintain records accurately and demonstrate problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize work and to meet deadlines.
• Must be a team player with a can‑do attitude.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.

Physical Requirements

• Must have the ability to meet physical assessment requirements for this position.
• See Job Analysis and PPE requirement for this position.

Behaviors (Required)

• Enthusiastic – Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest.
• Team Player – Works well as a member of a group.
• Detail Oriented – Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well.
• Dedicated – Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity.
• Work‑Life Balance – Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work.
• Job Security – Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe.
• Self‑Starter – Inspired to perform without outside help.
• Ability to Make an Impact – Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization.

Education (Required)

High School or better.

Licenses & Certifications (Preferred)

• Pallet Rider
• Turret
• Tugger
• Stock Picker

EEOC

Equal Opportunity Employer
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