Merchandise Handler II

Crate & Barrel; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Crate & Barrel is seeking a Merchandise Handler II at their Romeoville distribution center. The role is crucial for ensuring high-quality product distribution and involves inspecting local delivery items, coordinating repairs, and maintaining facility cleanliness.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, ideally with 2+ years of experience, and demonstrate teamwork and attention to detail. This position supports ongoing training and aims for daily productivity and quality goals.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience preferred.
• Understanding of training and communication resources relevant to the position.
• Awareness of loss prevention and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Inspect local delivery items for product quality and damage.
• Coordinate with technicians for product repairs before delivery.
• Communicate with delivery leads about inspection issues and delivery status.
• Assist with organization and verification of local deliveries.
• Maintain cleanliness of facility and specific product areas.
• Participate in ongoing technology training.
• Achieve daily productivity and quality goals.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Basic English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

The Merchandise Handler II plays a vital role in the effective operation of our distribution center. In this role, you will be tasked with a variety of responsibilities to ensure that the highest quality product reaches our customers. This is a strategic, detail-oriented role is 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 II...

• Inspect all local delivery items for product quality, consistency, characteristics, damage, dye lot and finish
• Work and coordinate with furniture shop technicians for any product repairs and touch ups needed prior to delivery
• Communicate with delivery department Lead on all issues related to product inspections and delivery status of workload on a daily basis
• Assist merchandise handlers with the organization and verification of all items for local deliveries
• 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...

• 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
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Attention to detail
• Basic English Language proficiency

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

• 2+ Years of experience preferred
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent