Material Handler - 2nd shift (10-hour Mon-Thurs)

Design Group Americas is one of the U.S. leaders of gift packaging, crafts, décor, and creative play products with a portfolio of over 50 national brands, sold nationwide and around the globe in the mass, middle and specialty markets.

We are proud to serve the best and biggest retailers in the market like Amazon, Walmart, Target, and JoAnn Stores PLUS over 7,000 independent specialty retailers.

Don’t meet every requirement listed below? Design Groupis committed to building a talented network of diverse employees, so if you’reexcited about this position but your background doesn’t align perfectly with everyqualification listed, we encourage you to apply regardless.

You may be just theright candidate for this or other opportunities.

What Will I Do In This Role?

• Follow established safe work practices to ensure a safe working environment.
• Operate lift equipment (a.k.a. Powered Industrial Trucks) to select material and product from designated areas in warehouse and deliver to proper locations
• Operate scan guns
• Unload trailers on docks and locates material in proper areas
• Communicate specific department strategies with co-workers when necessary or when changes occur
• Fill out paper work accurately when picking material
• Follow company safety policies and procedures and good housekeeping practices
• Keep Manager or Shift Leader informed, on a timely basis, of any safety hazards or problem situations
• Participate in daily clean up routines to keep warehouse neat and organized; compacts and bales scrap cardboard from department
• Use the computer system to verify and check on locations
• Make location changes when needed & accurately completes paper work
• Locate and return material in proper locations
• Perform cycle counts
• Perform any other task necessary for the smooth operation of the department as a whole

What Skills Do I Need?

• Ability to read, write and do basic math
• Must be able to operate or trained to operate lift equipment (Forklift)
• Must be trained and certified by Berwick Offray to operate forklift and related equipment
• Must be able to do daily maintenance check on lift equipment
• Must have ability to read move forms and fill out properly and neatly
• Must have proven ability to work independently and cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors
• Receptiveness to overtime required
• Constant walking on cement floors
• Considerable bending and lifting required (up to 50lbs. on average / 10lbs. maximum)
• Must be able to comply with Powered Industrial Truck manufacturer's safety specifications including personal protective equipment and weight limit guidelines.

The specifications are subject to change at any time and at the discretion of the manufacturer of the equipment.

What Does Design Group Offer Me?

We offer a comprehensive employee benefits package including medical insurance and 401k with matching program as well as a paid time off plan including family leave options.

Design Group believes in a fun, flexible work environment that allows your creativity to flourish and grow.

Our application window remains open until the position is filled, without a specific closing date.

Design Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, .