Merchandise Handler I

Crate & Barrel; Cranbury Township (NJ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Crate & Barrel is seeking a Merchandise Handler I to ensure accurate receiving and/or shipping in our distribution center. This role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and delivering exceptional customer satisfaction.

Day-to-day tasks include loading/unloading trailers with dollies or powered equipment, operating stand-up forklifts, building stable pallets, staging products, and maintaining clean, organized work areas.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Understanding of training resources relevant to the position.
• Awareness of loss prevention, safety, and company policies.
• Attention to detail.
• Basic English language proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Loads or unloads trailers using dollies or motorized equipment.
• Operates stand-up forklift safely.
• Builds stable pallets of merchandise.
• Stages unloaded products.
• Communicates problems to the supervisor.
• Cleans up and disposes of boxes, packing material, pallets; maintains housekeeping.
• Rotates through departments to meet business demands.
• Participates in ongoing training on new systems.
• Performs tasks to achieve daily productivity and quality goals.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Training resources

Loss prevention awareness

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

As a vital member of our team, the Merchandise Handler I plays a crucial role in ensuring the accurate and efficient receiving and/or shipping operations in our distribution center. This is a strategic, detail-oriented role perfect for someone who is deeply committed to safety and passionate about delivering exceptional customer satisfaction.

A day in the life as a Merchandise Handler I

• Loads / unloads trailers using dollies or motorized equipment
• Operates all material handling equipment safely: stand‑up type forklift (PE, PC, RC)
• Responsible for building stable pallets of merchandise
• Responsible for staging unloaded products
• Communicates any problems to the supervisor including issues with the merchandise location system or with the merchandise being loaded / unloaded
• Cleans up and disposes boxes, packing material, and pallets, as well as general housekeeping of facility and specific product line areas
• Rotates through different departments, as necessary, to meet the demands of the business
• Participates in ongoing training regarding technology upgrades and new systems applicable to the position
• Performs all job tasks assigned by the leadership staff to achieve and maintain daily productivity and quality goals

What you'll bring to the table

• Good communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Possess a complete understanding of training and communication resources relevant to the position
• Maintains an awareness of loss prevention, security and safety following the guidelines as outlined in the Company Code of Conduct and Associate Policy manuals
• Attention to detail
• Basic English Language proficiency preferred

We'd love to hear from you if you have

• No experience required
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred