Kimball Midwest, a national distributor of maintenance, repair and operation products, is searching for a 1st Shift Material Handler in our Packing Department for our Columbus, OH location. 

As a Kimball Midwest associate, you will experience why we have been recognized as one of the Top Workplaces in Columbus Twelve years in a row! Our sales revenue growth is dynamic, increasing from $1 million in 1983 to over $500 million today. Throughout all our growth we have kept the family owned and operated culture alive. At Kimball Midwest, you are a name and not a number and we pride ourselves on our unique culture. 

Responsibilities: 

• Pulling and stacking products on packing carts.
• Scanning in products using RF Scanner. 
• Visually inspects all merchandise for quality and checks for any defects or bad plating.  
• Accurately packages merchandise while maintaining a high production level.  
• Documents quality standards including product accuracy, labeling quality, and country of origin accuracy.   

Qualifications:   

• This position requires the ability to read and write small letters and numbers; the ability to make arithmetic calculations; and the ability to follow and understand written and oral instructions  
• This position requires the ability to concentrate and to communicate with management and co-workers   
• This position requires the ability to lift objects weighing fifty (50) pounds waist to waist   
• This position requires the ability to push, pull and carry up to 50 pounds   
• This position requires the ability to walk and stand on concrete floors for long periods of time  
• This position requires the ability to frequently bend and twist the back   
• This position requires the ability to finely manipulate and grip objects   
• This position requires the ability to squat and reach   
• Pallet Jack Experience Preferred 

Additional Information:  

The pay rate is $17.00 per hour

The hours are 5:30am-2:00pm, Monday- Friday 

Climate Controlled Environment 

We offer a benefits package that includes health, dental and vision insurance, company sponsored life, optional life and disability insurance, Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts, a 401(k) plus match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (PTO), a Dress for your Day dress code and paid holidays. 

Kimball Midwest is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to a program of recruitment of females, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, qualifying veterans and any other classification that is protected by federal, state or local law.

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