WA2 Mech Stockhandler

JCPenney; Forest Park (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Term life insurance

Paid vacation/holidays

401(k) with company match

Associate discount

Job summary

JCPenney is seeking a Warehouse Associate 2 (Mechanized Stockhandler) to move merchandise using mechanized equipment. You will load, unload, and shuttle items between departments and storage zones, while stocking above-floor locations and recording receipts in inventory systems.

You'll need familiarity with forklift equipment, a valid operator license, and prior related experience. This role offers benefits and an associate discount at JCPenney locations.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written instructions.
• Familiar with merchandise handling equipment and inventory systems.
• Thorough familiarity with forklift or similar equipment.
• Must have equipment operator license for assigned equipment.
• Six months experience in the same or related tasks is preferable
• Ability to pass eye test.

Responsibilities

• Uses mechanized material handling equipment, to include forklift and cherry picker, to move merchandise and materials.
• Loads, unloads, and is accountable for moving merchandise to and from various departments, staging locations and storage areas.
• Stocks and retrieves merchandise stored above floor level.
• Unpacks, counts, and records merchandise received.
• Posts and logs data to various inventory systems.
• Performs other related tasks, as assigned.

Skills

Reading and following instructions

Arithmetic basics

Eye test readiness

Tools

Forklift

Cherry picker

Inventory systems

Job description

The Warehouse Associate 2 (Mechanized Stockhandler) moves merchandise and materials with mechanized equipment above floor level.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Uses mechanized material handling equipment, to include forklift and cherry picker, to move merchandise and materials.
• Loads, unloads, and is accountable for moving merchandise to and from various departments, staging locations and storage areas.
• Stocks and retrieves merchandise stored above floor level.
• Unpacks, counts, and records merchandise received.
• Posts and logs data to various inventory systems.
• Performs other related tasks, as assigned.

Core Competencies & Accomplishments:

• Requires the ability to understand and follow oral and/or written instructions. May involve use of elementary arithmetic.
• Familiar with use of merchandise handling equipment and inventory systems.
• Requires thorough familiarity with a forklift or similar type equipment.
• Must have equipment operator license for assigned equipment.
• Six months experience in the same or related tasks is preferable
• Ability to pass eye test.

Internal Candidates:

• Must have an Achiever rating, or higher, on 2017 Performance Appraisal.
• Those with Policy Violations issued within the past 12 months will not be considered.
• Information regarding current family members working in the same facility must be reported when submitting the application. Failure to do so will disqualify the Associate.

What you get:

If eligible, we offer a competitive benefits package including medical/dental/vision, term life insurance, paid vacation/holidays*, and 401(k) with Company match. All associates are eligible for an associate discount on JCPenney merchandise. *For paid vacation days, as well as eligibility requirements for other benefits, please visit http://www.yourjcpbenefits.com

About JCPenney:

JCPenney is the shopping destination for diverse, working American families. With inclusivity at its core, the Company's product assortment meets customers' everyday needs and helps them commemorate every special occasion with style, quality, and value. JCPenney offers a broad portfolio of fashion, apparel, home, beauty, and jewelry from national and private brands and provides personal services including salon, portrait and optical. The Company and its 50,000 associates worldwide serve customers where, when, and how they want to shop - from jcp.com to more than 650 stores in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. In 2022, JCPenney celebrates 120 years as an iconic American brand by continuing its legacy of connecting with customers through shopping and community engagement. Please visit JCPenney's Newsroom to learn more and follow JCPenney on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Pay Range

USD $18.50/Hr -USD $23.50/Hr.