Weekend Material Handler II — Forklift Operator

O'Reilly Automotive; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

O'Reilly Auto Parts distribution center in Des Moines, IA is seeking a capable material handling operator to support inbound, outbound, returns, and acquisitions workflows. You will move merchandise while maintaining inventory accuracy and safety.

Key responsibilities include receiving, staging, packing, loading, and shipping, plus operating RF scanners, WMS, and voice-picking systems. You will also help train teammates and uphold quality standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to accurately match numerical and alphabetical information.
• Follows established operational, safety, and quality procedures.
• Maintain safe work environment, including lifting, moving, and handling merchandise.
• Willingness to learn warehouse systems and RF technology.
• Ability to work independently with limited direction.
• Ability to support training and development of team members.
• Experience in fast-paced warehouse environments.
• PIE experience and certification.
• Experience training others.
• Experience handling automotive parts.
• Experience operating WMS, RF scanners, or voice-picking equipment.
• Experience in productivity/quality-driven environments.
• Proficiency in additional languages.

Responsibilities

• Receive, unload, inspect, sort, stock, pick, pack, stage, and ship merchandise accurately and efficiently.
• Match item numbers, quantities, manifests, freight bills, and shipping documentation with physical merchandise.
• Process inbound shipments, outbound orders, store returns, warranty merchandise, acquisitions inventory, and vendor return according to policy.
• Operate RF scanners, handheld devices, voice-picking systems, WMS, and other warehouse technology as required.
• Store and retrieve merchandise from floor locations, shelving, racking systems, and reserve storage areas.
• Load and unload trailers, containers, route trucks, and freight shipments while ensuring merchandise is secured.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through scanning, labeling, auditing, staging, and discrepancy resolution.
• Rebox, relabel, sort, and prepare merchandise for shipment or inventory placement.
• Process warranty merchandise, batteries, recalls, non-stock items, and vendor returns according to policy.
• Follow hazardous material handling and disposal procedures per safety standards.
• Maintain productivity and accuracy standards while completing tasks.
• Keep work areas organized and free of safety hazards.
• Identify unsafe conditions or practices and report concerns promptly.

Skills

Numerical matching

Independent worker

Training others

Safety procedures

Willingness to learn

Tools

WMS

RF scanners

Voice-picking

PIE certification

Job description

O'Reilly Auto Parts distribution center in Des Moines, IA is seeking a capable material handling operator to support inbound, outbound, returns, and acquisitions workflows. You will move merchandise while maintaining inventory accuracy and safety.

Key responsibilities include receiving, staging, packing, loading, and shipping, plus operating RF scanners, WMS, and voice-picking systems. You will also help train teammates and uphold quality standards in a fast-paced environment.