Material Handler - Weekend Shift (Friday to Sunday 5am-5pm)

AEO; Ottawa (KS); On-site; USD 22,041 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Shift premium pay

Incentive pay (weekly/monthly)

Career development opportunities

40% associate discount for AE & Aerie

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits for FT

State-of-the-art facility

Music allowed on shift

Job summary

AEO is seeking a Material Handler to support stores and customers by unloading, loading, warehousing, and staging merchandise across the Distribution Center using manual and/or mechanical means.

The role emphasizes safety, accurate handling, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Full-time employees receive medical benefits, a 40% discount for associates and their families, and opportunities for development.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or some high school.
• Adaptable to change by working within different departments.
• Ability to maintain an excellent attendance and work record.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Ability to operate manual and automated pallet jack equipment as well.

Responsibilities

• Unload, load, warehousing, and staging of merchandise throughout the Distribution Center.
• Sort, warehouse, stage, and load/unload cartons in a safe and efficient manner.
• Unloading inbound freight and loading outbound freight.
• Stage outbound freight in shipping and receive/warehouse merchandise into module racks and floor locations.
• Pull merchandise from racks for distribution in replenishment; replenish and condense merchandise for order pulling.

Job description

AT AEO, WE OFFER:

• Competitive base pay, shift premium pay, weekly/monthly incentive pay
• Opportunities for development and career advancement
• A 40% off AE & Aerie discount for associates and their family
• Competitive medical, dental and vision benefits for full time employees
• A state of the art, spacious climate controlled facility
• Plus, we allow associates to listen to music and carry their phones while working

YOUR ROLE AS A MATERIAL HANDLER:

As a Material Handler, your job is to provide excellent service to our stores and customers by performing all aspects of material handling including unloading, loading, warehousing, and staging of merchandise throughout the Distribution Center using manual and/or mechanical means. If you like a fast-paced, physical position that gets you up and moving, this could be the position for you!

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure a safe work environment by keeping safety a top priority
• Sort, warehouse, stage, and load/unload cartons in an accurate, safe, and efficient manner
• Unload inbound freight/load outbound freight
• Separate and load freight on unpacking lines
• Stage outbound freight in shipping
• Receive and warehouse incoming merchandise into module racks and floor locations
• Pull merchandise from racks or move merchandise to open areas for pulling and distribution in replenishment department
• Replenish and condense merchandise into most effective locations for order pulling in replenishment department
• Operate manual and/or mechanical equipment in a safe and effective manner and maintain proper certifications
• Ensure production and quality standards are met
• Be open to performing other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma, GED or some high school
• Adaptable to change by working within different departments
• Ability to maintain an excellent attendance and work record
• Must be 18 or older
• Ability to operate manual and automated pallet jack equipment as well
• Must be adaptable to change by working within different departments

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Lift, carry, push, pull, reach, grasp, bend and stack cartons for the duration of the shift, up to 12 hours at a time
• Stand for long periods of time and walk continuously
• Pull merchandise from multiple levels of shelving or move merchandise as needed
• Climb stairs and perform work at platform heights up to 60 feet
• Lift and carry up to 50lbs. Specific weight requirements may vary within each department.