Material Handler I

Core Health & Fitness LLC headquartered in Vancouver WA is the parent company for such well-known fitness brands as Star Trac StairMaster Nautilus Throwdown and Schwinn Wexer and Gym Rax. Five iconic brands that pioneered entire categories and whose machines are still the ones fitness communities ask for by name. Today were committed to continuing the tradition that started decades ago and thats greatness you can feel good about building on.

When you set out to build something the finished product is only as strong as its foundation. We believe that our people are our foundation and our thriving culture is constructed with employees that embrace our Core Values: Keep Score All In Find a Way Speak Up Play to Win Change it Up and Own it. These driven and talented individuals are the reason for our success and by recruiting hiring developing and retaining the most talented people we can continue to build and cultivate our foundation.

If you are a talented dedicated and a hardworking individual who sees a reflection of yourself in our Core Values we invite you to come take a look at Core Health & Fitness; what can we build together

We are currently seeking a Material Handler I to join our growing organization.

General Position Summary

The Material Handler is responsible for day-to-day material handling operations which includes loading unloading and handling material within the facility to support production line.

Essential Functions / Major Responsibilities

• Unload truck carts bins and racks
• Maintain the departments average orders per hour
• Pulling/ packing/shipping
• Read and interpret pick ticket
• Working knowledge of parts area layout/racking
• Audit and replenish line stock bin locations reviewing twice daily at pre-determined times
• Assist in daily cycle counts
• Proactive notification of upcoming inventory shortages
• Maintain clean and neat area of responsibility

Specific Job Requirements

• Proven competency with RF Gun
• Above average attendance record
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Understand FIFO practices
• Familiar with inventory practices
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and follow directions with urgency
• Ability to withstand exposure to hot and cold temperatures
• Ability to load and unload heavy equipment on and off trucks
• Knowledge of safety in a warehouse environment
• Able to work overtime as needed
• Safety is everyones responsibility. Staff is expected to act in a safe manner at all times and ensure that those around them do not put themselves or others at risk.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of related distribution experience
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Possess general computer skills (Outlook Word etc.)
• Forklift certification
• Local candidates preferred.
• In compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

Job Specific Competencies

• Work Environment/Safety - Promotes mutual respect keeps workplace clean and safe supports safety programs.
• Dependability - Meets commitments works independently accepts accountability handles change sets personal standards stays focused under pressure and meets attendance and punctuality requirements.
• Initiative - Tackles problems and takes independent action seeks out new responsibilities acts on opportunities generates new ideas practices self-development.
• Productivity - Manages a fair workload volunteers for additional work prioritizes tasks develops good work procedures manages time well and handles information flow.
• Quality - Is attentive to detail and accuracy is committed to excellence looks for improvements continuously monitors quality levels finds root cause of quality problems owns/acts on quality problems.

Working Conditions

The physical and environmental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work may require:

• Bending stooping reaching twisting lifting pushing pulling and moving items - The employee will be required to stand walk sit reach with hands and arms stoop kneel crouch and crawl. Requires the ability to move around and maneuver products when necessary. Often lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Walking and Standing - Requires moving around
• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range - Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and abilities to adjust to focus.
• Requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours

Work Environment

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Work performed in a warehouse environment:

• Due to forklifts and other heavy equipment traveling through the warehouse temporary cracks may appear in the floor causing an uneven walking surface
• The warehouse environment can be dusty and noisy
• Doors near the department are frequently open causing drafts and interior temperature changes
• Floors around work area may become slippery during wet weather conditions
• May have to handle merchandise and work with tools with sharp edges
• Passing forklifts emit gas fumes
• Tools supplies and related merchandise may contain hazardous materials

Position Status

Level: Staff

FLSA: Non-exempt

Supervises: N/A

Core Health & Fitness is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex disability age religion sexual orientation gender identity gender expression creed disabled veteran status marital status or Vietnam-era veteran status. If you are a person with a disability and you need assistance in applying for a position with Core Health & Fitness please contact our Human Resources department at and direct assistance will be provided.

In compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.