Merchandise Handler I Personalizatioin

Euromarket Designs, Inc.; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Employee discount

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Euromarket Designs, Inc., the Crate and Barrel/CB2 brand, seeks a Merchandise Handler I to support distribution center operations and help ensure accurate, on-time order fulfillment. You will unload and load trailers, pick and pack orders using RF scanners and automated systems, verify inventories, and maintain safety and housekeeping in a fast-paced warehouse.

We value accuracy, teamwork, and a strong work ethic, with accommodations provided as required and a commitment to safe, efficient

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is preferred.
• Experience or comfort with handheld RF scanners or automated warehouse systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trailers and stage merchandise.
• Accurately pick customer orders using RF scanners and automated technologies in large facilities.
• Assemble boxes, package merchandise, label, and perform quality checks on orders.

Skills

RF scanners

Packaging

Inventory control

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

RF scanners

Pallet jacks

Job description

We inspire purpose-filled living that brings joy to the modern home. With a team of more than 8,000 associates spanning 130 store and distribution locations across the U.S. and Canada, we achieve together, drive results and innovate to inspire. Drawn together by a shared passion for our customers and a spirit of fun, we deliver high-quality home furnishings that are expertly designed, responsibly sourced and bring beauty and function to people’s homes. From the day we opened our first store in Chicago in 1962 to the digital innovations that engage millions of customers today, our iconic brand is nearly 60 years in the making—and our story is still unfolding.

The Merchandise Handler I executes core distribution center activities to support the efficient processing, movement, and fulfillment of products and customer orders. Success in this role means maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and accuracy while meeting daily productivity targets. As an essential part of the supply chain, this position directly impacts the customer experience by ensuring merchandise is correctly handled, packaged, and shipped.

A day in the life as a Merchandise Handler I…

• - Loads and unloads trailers manually or using dollies, building stable pallets and staging unloaded merchandise accurately.
• - Accurately picks customer orders using automated technologies such as voice picking, robotic tools, and conveyor systems across large facility areas.
• - Assembles boxes, packages merchandise, fills, labels, and performs final quality checks on orders, including brand-specific gift packaging services.
• - Verifies received and outbound merchandise against manifests and tickets, tallying shipments and recording any overages, shortages, or damages.
• - Replenishes merchandise into designated pick locations and confirms inventory using handheld RF scanners to print put-away, picking, and shipping labels.
• - Performs general housekeeping duties by disposing of boxes, packing materials, and pallets to maintain a clean and safe work area.
• - Reports operational issues, inventory errors, damaged items, or location system problems promptly to leadership.
• - Rotates through different departments as necessary to meet changing business demands and participates in ongoing operational training.
• - Operates computers, RF scanners, and foot-controlled or motorized material-handling equipment safely.
• - Regularly lifts, lowers, and carries items up to 65 lbs unassisted and moves oversized items up to 500 lbs using team lifts or material-handling equipment on concrete floors.

What you'll bring to the table…

• - Strong detail orientation with a high level of accuracy when handling, picking, packing, or verifying inventory.
• - Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work productively within a team environment.
• - Strong awareness of loss prevention, security, and safety standards per company policies and compliance guidelines.
• - Basic English language proficiency and general system aptitude for learning operational technology and resources.
• - Physical capability to stand, walk, bend, reach, lift up to 65 lbs, and operate material-handling equipment throughout a standard shift in a warehouse environment.

We'd love to hear from you if you have…

• - High School Diploma or GED equivalent (preferred).
• - Entry-level experience (no prior distribution or warehouse experience required).
• - Experience or comfort working with handheld RF scanners, computers, or automated warehouse systems (preferred).

Physical and Visual Activities...

• - Visual Acuity: Constant near and far vision required.
• - Movement: Daily standing, walking, bending, reaching, kneeling, crouching, twisting, pushing/pulling, and remaining stationary/standing for long periods.
• - Lifting Capacity: Ability to regularly move/lift up to 65 lbs. to a height of 3–4 feet (heavier items moved with team assistance). Ability to move furniture/large items up to 300 lbs. using appropriate equipment.
• - Equipment & Technology Use: Ability to operate computers, RF scanners, POS/office tools.

Work Environment

• - Exposure to varying temperatures (hot/cold changes), concrete floors, dust, odors, and potential mechanical, electrical, or chemical hazards standard to a distribution setting.

*In accordance with applicable law, associates will be provided with reasonable accommodations as necessary and appropriate to perform the position's requirements.

NOTE: Aspects of the job listed on this job description should not be construed to contain every function/responsibility that may be required to be performed by an associate in this job. Associates are required to perform other related functions as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Euromarket Designs, Inc., which does business as Crate and Barrel and CB2, will be referred to as “the Company”. The Company is deeply committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact the location you are applying to here and ask to speak with a manager regarding the nature of your request.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital, parental, veteran or military status, unfavorable military discharge, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

The Company participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the US.

State / City Compliance: The Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal history, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.