Material Handler

ABOUT THE SHADE STORE

At The Shade Store we have handcrafted the finest Shades Blinds and Drapery for 75 years. We believe designing beautiful custom window treatments should be an effortless experience so we offer outstanding services to help our customers every step of the way from inspiration to installation.

THE POSITION: Material Handler

The Material Handler will manage loads and unloads material within a warehouse or storage facility. Utilizes hand trucks forklifts hoists conveyors or other handling equipment to move material to and from trucks within the storage facility. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Their duties and responsibilities often include:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs inventory control: cycle counts material stocking and scrapping at a minimum.
• Assists in managing material expiry allocation kitting and maintain material condition requirements.
• Move materials and items from receiving or production areas to storage or other designated areas.
• Inspect received materials.
• Sort and place materials.
• Mark materials with identifying information.
• Record amounts of material or items received and distributed.
• Maintains timing according to the production schedule to ensure on-time logistics.
• Records material handling data and information in a clear concise format according to proper SOPs.
• Works in a team based cross-functional environment to complete kitting and delivery tasks required by shift schedule.
• Inventory -Assist with month end inventory count prepare warehouse for inventory - clean/sort/get all parts in proper location make sure parts are labeled properly for the month end cycle count Place orders for parts as directed by manager follow up on all orders until received.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Able to read and understand English.
• One year (or more) shipping receiving and warehouse experience. Factory-specific experience a plus.
• Forklift Certified preferred.
• Must be able to bend and lift 50 lbs.
• Must be highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Office especially MS Excel and have workable knowledge of WMS systems and associated business processes.
• Work closely with warehouse Manager troubleshooting and solving receiving and inventory problems.
• The employee must have a concern for safety and the desire to follow safety procedures and wear required safety equipment. Remember Safety First

THE SHADE STORE offer is contingent upon:

• Proof of legal authorization to work in the United States for The Shade Store which will be confirmed by E-Verify within three business days of your hire date

The Shade Store provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.