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

American Eagle Outfitters Inc.; Ottawa (KS); On-site; USD 42,981,120 - 57,859,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40% AE/Aerie discount for associates

Same-day interview/offer

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Climate controlled facility

Music allowed at work

Career development opportunities

Job summary

American Eagle Outfitters Inc. is seeking a full‑time Material Handler to support our Distribution Center operations. You will help unload, warehouse, and stage merchandise, keeping safety at the forefront in a fast‑paced environment.

Our associates receive a 40% discount for AE and Aerie, competitive medical, dental and vision benefits, and the chance to interview and receive an offer on the same day. Join a state‑of‑the‑art facility where you can listen to music while working.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be 18 years or older.

Responsibilities

• Unload, load, warehouse, and stage merchandise throughout the distribution center.
• Ensure safety and accuracy in all material handling tasks.
• Operate manual and/or mechanical equipment with proper certification.
• Receive and warehouse incoming merchandise and replenish as needed.
• Be prepared to perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety

Attendance

Adaptability

Pallet jack

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Pallet jack

Forklift

Job description

Job Description

To support our growing digital business, AEO is looking for full‑time associates to join our Distribution Center teams! We are proud to offer our associates stable career opportunities, industry‑leading development and incentives. The best part? We are offering applicants the chance to interview and receive an offer on the same day!

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 continuouslyPull 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.

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access at AEO

AEO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity ("EEO") laws. AEO prohibits discrimination against associates and applicants for employment because of the individual's race or color, religion or creed, alienage or citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or partnership status, domestic violence or stalking victim status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This applies to all AEO activities, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, compensation, assignment, training, promotion, performance evaluation, discipline and discharge. AEO also provides reasonable accommodation of religion and disability in accordance with applicable law.