
Open since Jul 2026
Material Handler
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Unloads and verifies inbound freight, stages and stacks stock on pallets for put-away, and shrink-wraps pallets using semi-automated equipment. Operates forklifts and pallet jacks in a warehouse setting.
About this role
Who We Are
At BMI Merchandise ®, we’re in the business of fun! And we take it pretty seriously!
BMI Merchandise, founded in 1986 has evolved to become the amusement industry's leader in redemption technology and a top distributor of products. We source and distribute trendy toys, electronics, candy, gifts, and novelty items to amusement and family entertainment centers worldwide.
Warehouse Material Handler
The Material Handler is responsible for unloading inbound freight, verification against purchase orders, neatly and safely staging stock for put-away into the storage tiers onto pallets so that boxes are stable and able to be transported and stored in an overhead or pick bin. The Material Handler will also shrink-wrap stacked pallets using a semi-automated shrink-wrap machine and pallet jack, then stage the wrapped pallets for put-away.
Responsibilities/Duties:
- Safely operate materials handling equipment, forklifts, etc.
- Remove pallets of inbound merchandise from trailers to the receiving floor and place the pallets in the proper staging areas.
- Handle inbound new pallets, stock pallet storage areas, remove broken pallets and stack them in the pallet trailer.
- Use warehouse materials handling equipment to move goods in and out of staging areas and onto transport trailers.
- Inspect goods for damage or faults before they are unloaded.
- Use industrial packaging materials, such as cardboard boxes, wooden pallets and bubble wrap to safely and securely package goods.
- Validate box and pallet counts per shipment.
- Complete paperwork/enter data into software to allow orders to be tracked.
- Ensure that work areas are kept clean and tidy.
- Follow health and safety policies and procedures in the warehouse.
- Other Duties as Assigned.
Qualifications/Skills:
- High School diploma or equivalent preferred
- 1 year of previous warehouse experience preferred
- 1 year of forklift experience, preferably turret
- Ability to operate a pallet jack
- Basic reading and math skills
- Ability to handle multiple tasks
- Ability to stand of long periods
- Regularly lift and/or move objects 10-60lbs.
- Excellent communication, organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Commitment to safe working environment
Location: Lakewood, NJ (Required)
Job Type: Full-time, Day Shift (7:00am-3:30pm)
Salary: Based on experience
Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid vacation, and a 401(k) retirement plan.
Diversity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
7:00am-3:30pm
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