Distribution Center Team Member – Warehouse Associate (Forklift Operator/Material Handler)

Join our team! Menards Distribution Center is hiring for Warehouse Associates (Forklift Operator/Material Handler) who are responsible for loading, unloading, sorting, staging and transporting products into and out of our Distribution Center.

Benefits: 

• Profit Sharing
• Store Discount
• Insurance – Medical (Full-Time Only) and Dental
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (Full-Time)
• Paid Holidays (Full-Time)
• +$2/hr for 2^nd and 3^rd shift
• +$3/hr on weekends
• Additional compensation given based on previous experience and education!
• Paid Training!

Now hiring FULL TIME and PART TIME for:        

• Warehouse Associate (Forklift Operator) - 1st shift (7AM until 3:30PM)  

  $19.25/HR Part-time or $21.05/HR Full-Time

• Warehouse Associate (Forklift Operator) - 2nd shift (4PM until 12:30AM)

  $21.25/HR Part-time or $23.05/HR (Shift Premium included)

• Warehouse Associate (Forklift Operator) - 3rd shift (10:30PM until 7AM)

  $21.25/HR Part-time or $23.05/HR (Shift Premium included)

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follow Menards safety policies and procedures
• Safely operate forklift or other machinery
• Work cooperatively and productively with other Team Members under little supervision
• Load trucks according to cubic weight, size and characteristics
• Provide outstanding service with attention to detail and completing tasks in a timely manner
• Maintain condition of work area (i.e., free of trash, product in correct location, etc.)
• Perform safety check of powered industrial vehicle prior to operation
• Locate product in warehouse using manifest or scanning system
• Use hand-held scanning equipment to add or subtract product from inventory
• Record quantity of product actually loaded onto manifest system
• Ensure accuracy of load by verifying quantity with computer inquiry screens
• Transport product from production/receiving areas using powered industrial vehicle
• Additional duties assigned by Distribution Center Management

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Requires intermittent periods of continuous physical exertion, such as walking, standing, stooping, bending, climbing, and lifting.
• Environment can include temperature fluctuations (hot/cold), noise, dust, and uneven walking surfaces.
• Lift up to 50 lbs. frequently; 70 lbs. occasionally.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be eighteen years of age or older
• Warehouse experience preferred but not required