Material Handler II - Outbound Forklift

O'Reilly Automotive; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

401k with employer contributions

Health/Dental/Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

O'Reilly Auto Parts is seeking an Advanced Operator at its Des Moines distribution center. The role focuses on receiving, sorting, stocking, picking, packing, staging, and shipping merchandise with accuracy and efficiency.

You will use RF scanners, WMS, and voice-picking systems while maintaining safety and quality standards and supporting peak-volume operations. Training responsibilities may arise as needed.

Qualifications

• Accurate matching of item numbers, quantities, and paperwork.
• Adherence to safety, quality, and operational procedures.
• Willingness to learn warehouse systems and technologies.
• Ability to train team members when assigned.

Responsibilities

• Receive, unload, inspect, sort, stock, pick, pack, stage, and ship merchandise accurately.
• Match paperwork with physical merchandise and shipping documents.
• Process inbound/outbound, returns, acquisitions, and vendor returns per policy.
• Operate WMS, RF scanners, and voice-picking equipment as required.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through scanning, labeling, auditing, and discrepancy resolution.
• Follow hazardous material handling procedures and safety standards.
• Support peak volume workflows and keep work areas clean and safe.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety procedures

RF technology

Independent worker

Team training

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

WMS

RF scanners

Voice-picking equipment

PIE certification

Job description

Performs distribution center material handling duties that support functions such as; Inbound, Outbound, Returns, Ocomm, City Counter, and Acquisitions operations within the distribution center. This advanced operator role is responsible for processing and moving merchandise while maintaining inventory accuracy, productivity, quality, and safety standards.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Receive, unload, inspect, sort, stock, pick, pack, stage, and ship merchandise accurately and efficiently.
• Match item numbers, quantities, manifests, freight bills, and shipping documentation with physical merchandise.
• Process inbound shipments, outbound orders, store returns, warranty merchandise, acquisitions inventory, and vendor return according to O'Reilly policy.
• Operate RF scanners, handheld devices, voice-picking systems, warehouse management systems (WMS), and other warehouse technology as required.
• Properly store and retrieve merchandise from floor locations, shelving, racking systems, and reserve storage areas.
• Load and unload trailers, containers, route trucks, and freight shipments while ensuring merchandise is secured and protected from damage.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through proper scanning, labeling, auditing, staging, and discrepancy resolution procedures.
• Rebox, relabel, sort, and prepare merchandise for shipment or inventory placement as needed.
• Process warranty merchandise, batteries, recalls, non-stock items, unsaleable merchandise, and vendor return goods according to O'Reilly policy.
• Follow established procedures for hazardous material handling and disposal in accordance with O'Reilly safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain productivity and accuracy standards while completing assigned warehouse tasks and operational workflows.
• Keep work areas organized, clean, and free of safety hazards.
• Identify unsafe conditions or practices and report concerns to leadership promptly.
• Maintain compliance with O'Reilly policies, operational procedures, and quality standards.
• Serve as a designated trainer in assigned functional areas when assigned.
• Operate powered industrial equipment (PIE) when certified and assigned.
• Perform Ocomm or City Counter functions when assigned.
• Support workflow balancing and operational continuity during peak volumes.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

SKILLS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Required:

• Ability to accurately match numerical and alphabetical information.
• Follows established operational, safety, and quality procedures.
• Maintain safe work environment, including but not limited to safely lifting, moving, and handling merchandise.
• Willingness to learn warehouse systems, RF technology, and operational processes.
• Ability to work independently with limited direction.
• Ability to support training and development of team members when assigned.

Desired:

• Experience working in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Powered Industrial Equipment (PIE) experience and certification.
• Experience training other individuals.
• Prior experience handling automotive parts or related merchandise.
• Experience operating warehouse management systems (WMS), RF scanners, or voice-picking equipment.
• Experience working within productivity, quality, or performance-driven environments.
• Proficiency in one or more additional languages.

O'Reilly Auto Parts has a proven track record of growth and stability. O'Reilly is full of successful career stories and believes in a strong promote-from-within philosophy, encouraging you to grow your career along with the organization.

Total Compensation Package:

• Competitive Wages & Paid Time Off
• Stock Purchase Plan & 401k with Employer Contributions Starting Day One
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance with Optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Team Member Health/Wellbeing Programs
• Tuition Educational Assistance Programs
• Opportunities for Career Growth

O'Reilly Auto Parts is an equal opportunity employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin or ancestry (including immigration status or citizenship), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions,) age (40 and over), veteran status, uniformed service member status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing or characteristics) or another protected status as defined by local, state, or federal law, as applicable.

Qualified individuals with a disability may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or employment process, please send an email to: [e-mail] or call [phone] option , and provide your requested accommodation, and position details.