Material Handler

Pay: $23.00 - $28.00/hr

Schedule: Monday - Friday | 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Job Duties

• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, and other material-handling equipment.
• Move, pull, stage, and prepare materials for production and customer shipments.
• Receive, unload, inspect, label, and store incoming materials.
• Verify material quantities, product identification, and inventory locations.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and document material movements.
• Assist with cycle counts, inventory audits, and inventory reconciliation activities.
• Build and prepare pallets, crates, and containers for shipment using wrapping, strapping, bracing, and protective materials.
• Inspect material-handling equipment and report maintenance concerns.
• Coordinate material flow between warehouse, production, and shipping departments.
• Communicate with approved outside processing suppliers regarding shipment status, delivery schedules, and order priorities.
• Update company systems to track outsourced materials and inventory movements.
• Provide material status updates to support production planning and customer requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Follow all quality, inventory, and safety procedures.
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to material flow and inventory control.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of forklift operating experience.
• Working knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory control, and material handling procedures.
• Experience operating forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, and other material-handling equipment.
• Basic computer skills and ability to accurately document inventory transactions.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Experience with ERP or inventory management systems preferred.
• Experience coordinating shipments, inventory movement, or freight activity with suppliers and carriers preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50-80 pounds.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Frequent bending, twisting, reaching, pushing, pulling, and repetitive movement.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts and other powered industrial equipment.
• Ability to wear required PPE, including safety glasses and safety shoes.
• Flexibility to work overtime or weekends as needed.