Material Handler

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Position Summary

The Material Handler II supports the Distribution Lead and overall distribution operations by relocating, staging, loading, and unloading materials throughout the warehouse. This role works closely with internal teams and freight vendors to ensure materials are handled safely, accurately, and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate lift trucks with fork or pole attachments to move materials throughout the facility
• Follow all standard operating procedures when transacting material movements
• Coordinate loading and unloading of materials with the Distribution Lead, Material Lead, and Shipping & Receiving Clerk
• Communicate order issues or discrepancies to appropriate team members
• Verify lot numbers during loading and unloading processes
• Assist with proper packaging of materials for shipment or storage
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Assist with inventory monitoring and accuracy

Qualifications Education & Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of lift truck operation experience
• Certified lift truck operator training required
• Demonstrated mastery-level performance operating lift trucks
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite

Interpersonal Skills

• Ability to interact professionally with coworkers, supervisors, vendors, and the general public
• Ability to accept constructive feedback from supervisors and peers

Language Skills

• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, warehouse orders, and procedure manuals

Mathematical Skills

• Basic math skills required

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to analyze and solve practical problems and adapt to changing situations

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Work Environment

• Work is primarily performed inside the Abutment Rd. Distribution facility
• This is a fully onsite position; remote work is not available
• Regular and predictable attendance is required

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand and walk for extended periods
• Frequent use of hands and arms to handle, reach, and manipulate materials
• Occasional sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
• Must be able to lift and move objects up to 50 lbs
• Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Reporting Structure

• Direct Report:
  Distribution Lead
• Indirect Reports:
  Distribution Supervisor;
  Shipping & Receiving Clerk

Work Authorization

• All new hires must provide documentation verifying authorization to work in the United States (E-Verify required)

Travel

• None

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Wholesale Building Materials

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