Material Handler (WKD) - Outbound Picking

Mid-states Distributing Llc; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Life insurance and AD&D

PTO accrual from day 1

10 paid holidays

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Mid-states Distributing Llc in Lincoln, NE is seeking a hands-on warehouse associate to receive, store, pick, pack and ship inventory accurately. You will operate sit-down forklifts and order pickers, support production goals, and work closely with leadership and teammates.

This role demands detail orientation and the ability to follow directions in a team setting. The position is physical, with lifting up to 50 lbs, standing all shift, and occasional travel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience operating material handling equipment.
• Excellent attendance and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment safely (sit-down forklift, order picker, pallet runners) as trained.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and perform warehouse tasks.
• Interact professionally with leadership and coworkers in line with company values.
• Perform tasks in other departments as needed by business.

Skills

Forklift experience

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Order picker

Pallet runners

Job description

Performs the necessary tasks to ensure inventory is received, stored, picked, packed, and shipped accurately. Must be detail-oriented, accurate and able to follow directions. The position requires the ability to work well within a team and exercise good judgment in all aspects of the work. This is a physical, hands on role that drives warehouse equipment about 25% or the time.What You Will Do:Work safely in an industrial warehouse environmentOperate equipment as trained in a safe manner (ex: sit-down forklift, order picker, pallet riders)Interact professionally with leadership and co-workers in accordance with company core valuesPerform various functions in other departments around the building as business dictatesPerform tasks with exceptional attention to detail and accuracyPerform daily housekeeping tasksPerform tasks as trained and as efficiently as possible to meet production expectationsBe present for all scheduled work shifts without a track record of calling out from workPerform other duties as assigned including duties outside normal responsibilities as neededOther duties as assigned by managementMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, COMPETENCIES, AND EXPERIENCE:High school diploma/GEDHighly motivated individuals with positive and professional attitudes that can work independentlyExperience with Material Handling Equipment (Forklifts, Order Pickers, Pallet Runners)High level of work ethic and attendance recordAbility to apply common sense to daily situationsPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift for extended periods of time throughout the whole shiftAbility to speak and hear in order to communicate with others and work safely in the warehouseAbility to perform repetitive motionAbility to perform heavy work to include lifting up to 50 lbs and other heavy items repetitively all shiftVisual acuity to perform tasks such as reading paperwork and operating equipment safelyAbility to work in conditions such as high heat and/or humidity and colder winter temperaturesTRAVEL:Some travel involvedOTHER DUTIES:Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this position. Duties, obligations, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.COMPENSATION:Make $40,000 or more the first year.ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION:Productivity IncentiveAttendance IncentiveSpot Bonus AwardsBENEFITS:10 Paid Holidays (Dist. Center is closed)Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) starts accruing from day 1 and is available for use after 90 daysMEDICAL, DENTAL, and VISION coverage401(k) with company match and profit sharingEmployer paid Term Life and AD&D Coverage and Long-Term DisabilityA few words from our COO:Mid-States is truly the best company I have ever worked for. We strive to provide a unique, exciting, fulfilling work environment for our staff. We are cautious when we hire because we want to protect that environment. Drama, laziness, and entitlement have no place in Mid-States. Our company is very financially sound and growing like crazy. If you are an enthusiastic, high-energy person with a positive attitude and the skills described above, you may have just found the last job you will ever apply for. I look forward to meeting you. – Jeff