Material Handler

Job Overview

As a Lowe’s Distribution Center Operations Team Member, you’ll play a crucial role in our nationwide supply chain — ensuring that Lowe’s stores, customers, and communities have the products they need to get the job done.

What's in It for You?

Advantages:

• Earn more (and save more): You’ll receive competitive hourly rates and be eligible for performance-based bonuses. Associates also enjoy a 10% discount on Lowe’s merchandise and access to thousands of other discounts, such as cell phone plans, car insurance, computers, gyms, and more.
• Expand your skills: Opportunities for growth and development can be found in every role at Lowe’s. Team members receive extensive training and have access to tuition reimbursement and trade skills programs.
• Take care of what matters: Team members have access to comprehensive physical, mental, financial, and family care benefits.

Your Day at a Lowe's Distribution Center

Responsibilities:

• Receive, organize, and ship products accurately and efficiently
• Perform all tasks with proper attention to safety procedures and conventions (e.g. use proper lifting techniques, warn other associates when moving into high traffic path, maintain a safety zone around equipment, etc.)
• Perform tasks in other areas as assigned by the Operations Supervisor
• Perform safety inspections of equipment prior to use; adhere to safety regulations whenever handling equipment and tools

Requirements:

• Team members work a set schedule that may include evening, overnight, and weekend shifts, with overtime availability (with additional pay for overtime).
• Able to move throughout all areas of the facility and perform necessary physical activities continuously (with or without a reasonable accommodation) for a full shift with meal break.
• Wear all necessary personal protective equipment to perform job functions.
• Operate power equipment (e.g., forklift, center rider) with continual mounting and dismounting throughout the workday.
• Able to lift 40 pounds at minimum; may have to lift up to 70 pounds.
• Able to work in varying temperatures, extreme heat or cold, and/or wet, damp, dusty or drafty conditions.
• Able to work without distraction in a loud environment.
• Strong safety orientation and proven record of complying with safety requirements.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision, or with a team.

Preferred Experience:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Experience in distribution center operations or previous warehouse experience
• Experience operating power equipment (e.g., forklift, reach truck, yard truck)
• Experience performing detail-oriented tasks in a fast-paced working environment
• Experience using spatial reasoning to position product effectively
• Basic math and reading comprehension skills

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