Material Handler (Day or Night Shift)

DW Distribution Inc; DeSoto (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading distribution company in Texas is seeking a Warehouse Associate to perform essential tasks in material handling and shipping. The role involves picking and staging items, operating forklifts, and ensuring safety and quality standards are met. Candidates should have a high school diploma and at least one year of forklift experience, with opportunities for advancement within the company.

Qualifications

• One year or more of forklift operator experience required.
• Cherry picker experience preferred.
• Ability to read and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Manually pick and stage warehouse items at loading dock.
• Use hand-held scanner for item location and movement.
• Conduct activities safely, adhering to company standards.

Skills

Forklift operation

Hand and eye coordination

Basic math skills

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Tools

Forklift

Order picker

Job description

Performs a number of different and important responsibilities in the Pre-hanging/Pre-finishing operation including material receiving, material & product movement, product shipping and production support responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Manually pick and stage correct warehouse items at the appropriate loading dock location
• Use of hand-held scanner to locate items and move them to appropriate dock door
• Move any damaged or non-conforming items to the appropriate area for reclaim or RTV
• Use of a forklift and order picker will be required
• Conduct all activities in a safe manner, adhering to company safety standards
• Meet standards for quality as set forth by the company by inspecting product as pulled and/or loaded
• Assure proper housekeeping and organization on the loading dock and warehouse aisles
• Strive to meet team efficiencies for items pulled without compromising accuracy
• May be required to assist in unloading or loading trucks when necessary
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)

Experience: One year or more of Forklift operator experience. Cherry Picker experience preferred.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Computer Skills

Use of computers helpful

Certificates & Licenses

Forklift certification may be helpful

Other Requirements

• Must be able to read and understand English
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Good hand and eye coordination
• Ability to follow oral and written communication from supervisor, lead or co-worker
  
  

We are proud to have the best team in our industry. We have experienced a tremendous amount of growth as a company. This growth has served not only our customer base but has also provided significant opportunities for advancement amongst our employees.

D.W. Distributionis an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy not to discriminate in hiring and employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, military status, genetic information, or other protected class status in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.