Material Handler

Description:

Material Handler (Full Time)

Department: Store Operations

Reports To: Inventory Operations Supervisor

Location: Chicago (Addison), IL

Job Summary

The Material Handler is responsible for the efficient movement and continuous supply of materials to production and grading teams, ensuring a constant workflow and eliminating operational downtime. This role involves unloading trucks, stocking and organizing warehouse racking, performing inventory scans, digitally closing out processed inventory, and maintaining a clean, safe, and organized warehouse and production environment.

Responsibilities

Receiving and Unloading:

• Unload trucks and containers by hand or by using forklifts, pallet jacks, and other equipment.
• Production Support:
• Proactively stock all production and grading lines with necessary inventory to ensure continuous workflow without interruptions.
• Safely prep incoming items, including cutting open products at grading stations.
• Remove finished products from production areas and place them in stocking carts.

Inventory Stocking and Management:

• Conduct physical inventory location scans and system updates using a smartphone and scanner to ensure 100% accuracy.
• Digitally close out processed pallets from the BuyWander system once they have been fully processed.
• Organize warehouse shelves and condense items to create space for incoming products.
• Stock all newly finished products in appropriate warehouse locations.

Pull Waves:

• Find and remove stagnant items from warehouse shelves according to pull wave lists.
• Reprocess pulled items according to their condition.

Equipment Operation:

• Operate pallet jacks, stocking carts, and other warehouse equipment safely and efficiently.
• Follow all established safety procedures, especially when using safety knives and handling heavy materials.
• Forklift operation experience is desirable but not required.

Warehouse Maintenance:

• Maintain a clean and organized warehouse environment in accordance with company safety standards.
• Continuously remove debris, trash, cardboard, and recycling as they accumulate at workstations.

Requirements:

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a warehouse environment is preferred but not required.
• Forklift certification is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to operate a smartphone and Bluetooth scanner.
• Ability to follow instructions, work independently, and communicate effectively with supervisors and team members.

Physical Requirements

• This role involves sustained physical activity throughout the shift. The following are bona fide requirements of the position:
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move up to 50 pounds repeatedly throughout the day.
• Ability to bend, stoop, and reach overhead frequently.
• Ability to work at a fast pace in a goal-driven environment.
• Position requires seeing, hearing, use of hands and fingers, sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting and stooping in the performance of daily activities.
• Must be able to communicate with others including talking, hearing, and listening and exchanging communication.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Schedule and Wage

• Monday - Friday
• $18 / Hour
• Paid Vacation, Sick & Holidays
• Health, Dental & Vision
• 401K

Interested candidates should submit their resume to Audrey@BuyWander.com

BuyWander is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We make employment decisions based on qualifications, skills, merit, and business needs. We believe a range of skills, perspectives, and experiences strengthens our team and supports better outcomes for our employees and customers.