Material Handler

To support our growing digital business, AEO is looking for full-time associates to join our Distribution Center teams! We are proud to offer our associates stable career opportunities, industry-leading development and incentives. The best part? We are offering applicants the chance to interview and receive an offer on the same day!

AT AEO, WE OFFER:

• Competitive base pay, shift premium pay, weekly/monthly incentive pay
• Opportunities for development and career advancement
• A 40% off AE & Aerie discount for associates and their family
• Competitive medical, dental and vision benefits for full time employees
• A state of the art, spacious climate controlled facility
• Plus, we allow associates to listen to music and carry their phones while working

YOUR ROLE AS A MATERIAL HANDLER:
As a Material Handler, your job is to provide excellent service to our stores and customers by performing all aspects of material handling including unloading, loading, warehousing, and staging of merchandise throughout the Distribution Center using manual and/or mechanical means. If you like a fast-paced, physical position that gets you up and moving, this could be the position for you!

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure a safe work environment by keeping safety a top priority
• Sort, warehouse, stage, and load/unload cartons in an accurate, safe, and efficient manner
• Unload inbound freight/load outbound freight
• Separate and load freight on unpacking lines
• Stage outbound freight in shipping
• Receive and warehouse incoming merchandise into module racks and floor locations
• Pull merchandise from racks or move merchandise to open areas for pulling and distribution in replenishment department
• Replenish and condense merchandise into most effective locations for order pulling in replenishment department
• Operate manual and/or mechanical equipment in a safe and effective manner and maintain proper certifications
• Ensure production and quality standards are met
• Be open to performing other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma, GED or some high school
• Adaptable to change by working within different departments
• Ability to maintain an excellent attendance and work record
• Must be 18 or older
• Ability to operate manual and automated pallet jack equipment as well
• Must be adaptable to change by working within different departments

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Lift, carry, push, pull, reach, grasp, bend and stack cartons for the duration of the shift, up to 12 hours at a time
• Stand for long periods of time and walk continuously
• Pull merchandise from multiple levels of shelving or move merchandise as needed
• Climb stairs and perform work at platform heights up to 60 feet
• Lift and carry up to 50lbs. Specific weight requirements may vary within each department.

For Material Handler positions, hiring will be based on need – however, applications are accepted on an ongoing basis, and there may not be an opening immediately available when you apply.  For all other jobs, applications will be accepted until the Apply Before date (if applicable), but may be extended based on applicant volume.