Material Handler

ASSOC-MATERIAL HANDLER II - Are you ready to make a difference?

About School Specialty: School Specialty is dedicated to transforming education for the better. Our success is fueled by a team of passionate innovators who are committed to making a positive difference in the lives of students. Are you ready to make an impact?

Job Summary:

This position offers the opportunity to gain experience within a dynamic warehouse environment as a Material Handler (Driver). Material Handlers play a crucial role in the efficient flow of goods within the warehouse, ensuring safe, timely and accurate movement of materials. Through consistent performance and successful completion of our Material Handler Certification program, individuals can advance through the tiers as they master advanced power industrial vehicles (PIV).

Work Location:

• This will be an onsite role in our XXX location.

Compensation Information:

• Hourly range of $xx-$xx plus an annual incentive plan.

What you'll do: Fulfilment Center Associates can progress through three distinct tiers, starting with certification and ground level material handling. The employee's job title & compensation will reflect the highest level of competency successfully achieved. For example, an employee who has successfully completed the "Reach Truck", and is learning "Turret Truck" would be titled "Associate-Material Handler I."

• In addition to the job specific essential functions listed below, every FC Associate must be able to:




• Work in a fast-paced environment, stand/walk up to 10 hours a day and push/pull/lift/carry up to 50 lbs., as described in the Mental and Physical Demands section.
• Have consistent and regular attendance and adherence to schedule.
• Must be able to work mandatory overtime when assigned.
• Perform their daily work activities in a safe manner while following established location safety guidelines and OSHA regulations.
• May be required to perform non-material operation duties within the Associate-Fulfillment Center role as needed by the business.
• Transport materials between designated locations within the warehouse, including receiving, storage, production areas, and shipping docks.
• Load and unload materials from trucks and other vehicles using appropriate equipment.
• Stack, unstack, and move pallets, boxes, and other materials.
• Maintain accurate inventory records of materials received, stored, and shipped.
• Conduct pre-operational inspections of PIVs to ensure they are in safe working condition.
• Report any equipment malfunctions or safety hazards to supervisors immediately.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.




• Level II PIV's: Driver can work at heights up to thirty (30) feet. Successful completion of Material Handling Certification including written exam and demonstration of safe operating techniques.




• Order Picker: Operation of PIV with forks designed to reach high racks.
• Turret Truck: Operation of a PIV with forks designed for very narrow aisles (VNA)

What we expect you to bring to the table:

• Can work at heights up to thirty (30) feet.
• Prior experience in a warehouse or fulfillment center environment strongly preferred.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Education and/or Certifications Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Successful completion of Material Handling Certification including written exam and demonstration of safe operating techniques.

Benefits Package: We offer a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental & Vision (effective day 1), basic life insurance, disability coverage, PAID parental leave, wellness programs, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, 401k, Educational Reimbursement, Paid Holidays, annual paid Volunteer time, and so much more!

We're determined to positively impact the future, one child at a time.

If you share our passion, we need to talk.

Just imagine what we could do together.

Physical and Mental Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to finger, handle or touch. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Mental demands include multi-tasking, decision making, problem solving, comparing, copying, computing, compiling, analyzing, coordinating, and synthesizing data.

Additional Information

• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
• School Specialty, Inc. is a Drug-Free Workplace. All applicants are subject to a drug screen and background check as a condition of employment. {NY/LA COUNTY ADJUSTMENT}
• EEO/AA including Vets and Disabled
• If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at Opportunities@SchoolSpecialty.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.