Role Specific Information

Job Description

Starting Pay $17.00/hr
+plus $0.75 shift premium for 2nd shift

Shifts details: 
Monday - Friday  3:00pm - 11:30pm

Monday - Friday  6:00am - 3:00pm

About the Role

As a Material Handler, you will prepare, process and move merchandise productively, safely, and accurately according to established production rates, standards and guidelines. You will be cross-trained to perform various functions in different departments to support business and operational needs. 

What You’ll Do

• Receive and process merchandise, including picking, packing, preparing, shipping orders and returns and loading and unloading trailers

• Input data to prepare reports

• Provide high-quality internal and external customer service, including communicating with vendors, associates and locations to resolve disputes and review compliance

• To promote a safe work environment, follow all company, state, local and OSHA safety rules, policies and regulations; promptly report any potential violations to the appropriate supervisor or manager

• Comply with all company policies, procedures, standards and guidelines, including those related to accuracy and productivity

• Maintain regular and acceptable attendance as set by the company and comply with dress code requirements

• Maintain a flexible work schedule and adhere to the requirement of working any designated shift and overtime as requested per business and operational needs

What Skills You Have

Required

• Proficiency in English sufficient to understand and follow rules, training, and instructions necessary for operational safety and efficiency.

• Effective collaboration and teamwork skills 

• Adept multi-tasking abilities

• Ability to satisfactorily  complete company training programs and cross-train in at least 2 departments

Essential Functions

The requirements listed below are representative of functions you will be required to perform, however you may be required to perform additional functions. Kohl’s may revise this job description at any time. To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, absent undue hardship.

• Ability to perform the accountabilities listed in the “What You’ll Do” Section

• Ability to comply with dress code requirements

• Basic math and reading skills, legible handwriting, and basic computer operation

• Ability to maintain prompt and regular attendance and have flexibility within the hours of operation

• Ability to learn and comply with all company policies, procedures, standards and guidelines

• Ability to receive, understand and proactively respond to direction from leadership and other company personnel

• Ability to work as part of a team and interact effectively and appropriately with others

• Ability to maintain composure and work in a fast paced environment while accomplishing multiple tasks within established timeframes

• Ability to satisfactorily complete company training programs

• Ability to use a personal computer/ipad for tasks such as communicating, preparing reports, etc.

• Perform work in accordance with the Physical Requirements section.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to operate and communicate on multiple frequency devices, handheld scanners, and other technology equipment as directed

• Must be able to lift and carry objects up to 30 lbs. frequently, up to 50 lbs. occasionally and over 50 lbs. with a two person lift

• Ability to climb, squat, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, twist, reach, lift, grasp, push and pull on a frequent basis

• Ability to stand and /or walk for the duration of the scheduled shift (at least 12 hours)

• Ability to visually verify information and locate and inspect merchandise

• Ability to comply with health and safety standards

• Ability to work in a multi-level environment, including climbing stairs

• Ability to periodically work overtime to support the cyclical nature of the business (may entail a shift longer than 12 hours)

Working Conditions

• Exposure to noise and moderate but varying temperatures

• Kohl’s uses Biometric equipment for various business purposes, which may include timekeeping, access, secure entry/exit, temperature/wellness screenings, or other business operations

Pay Range: $17.00 - $28.00

Kohl’s offers a variety of benefits to associates depending on full-time/part-time status and work hours, including: WORK LIFE BALANCE (PTO, Vacation Buy Program, Parental Leave), HEALTH & WELLNESS (Medical, Dental, Vision and other short and long term disability programs, Emergency health and wellness programs such as Accident Protection Plans, Critical Illness Plans and more), SAVINGS & RETIREMENT BENEFITS (401k, Flexible Spending Accounts and associate discount programs with Kohl’s partners), INSURANCE PROGRAMS (Life Insurance for you, your family or your pet, as well as other protection programs), and LIFE EVENTS (Legal and adoption assistance benefits).