Material Handler

Job Description – Material Handler Position Summary Responsible for supporting daily warehouse operations, including receiving, storing, picking, packing, palletizing, and shipping inventory.

Operate warehouse equipment safely and efficiently while maintaining accurate inventory records.

Ensure materials and customer orders are handled accurately and in accordance with warehouse procedures.

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment.

Key Responsibilities Warehouse Operations Operate stand-up forklifts, pallet jacks, and push carts to move materials throughout the warehouse.

Safely load, unload, transport, and position products and materials.

Unload incoming deliveries and verify received inventory against documentation.

Inspect incoming materials for quantity, condition, and accuracy.

Store products in designated warehouse locations.

Retrieve and move inventory as required for customer orders or internal operations.

Inventory & WMSAccurately receive and record inventory into the Warehouse Management System (WMS).Update inventory records when products are received, moved, or shipped.

Use handheld scanners/RF scanners to scan products and warehouse locations.

Identify and report inventory discrepancies, damaged products, or missing items.

Maintain accurate inventory and transaction records.

Order Fulfillment Select and pick products according to customer orders.

Verify product numbers, quantities, and order details before packing.

Pack customer orders securely and accurately.

Palletize products for shipment and ensure pallets are properly organized and secured.

Assist with preparing and staging shipments for pickup.

Load or move completed orders as directed.

Safety & Warehouse Maintenance Follow all warehouse safety procedures and equipment operating guidelines.

Perform daily safety checks of the work area and equipment.

Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free warehouse.

Properly store materials and keep aisles and work areas clear.

Report unsafe conditions, damaged equipment, spills, or other safety concerns to supervisors.

Follow required PPE and workplace safety requirements.

Physical Requirements Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 70 lbs.

Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, push, pull, and lift for extended periods.

Ability to climb ladders safely.

Comfortable working at heights when required.

Ability to cut wire and perform other basic material-handling tasks.

Ability to operate warehouse equipment safely.

Must be able to wear required PPE throughout the workday.

Required Qualifications Minimum 1 year of stand-up forklift experience – required.

Experience operating warehouse equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks.

Basic computer skills.

Ability to operate a handheld/RF scanner.

Ability to accurately enter and update warehouse information.

Strong attention to detail when handling inventory and customer orders.

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Reliable attendance and punctuality.

Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Ability to work safely in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Preferred Experience Previous experience as a Material Handler, Warehouse Associate, Forklift Operator, Warehouse Operator, or Distribution Associate.

Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).

Experience with inventory receiving and put-away.

Experience with order picking, packing, palletizing, and shipping.

Experience using RF scanners or barcode scanners.

Experience working in a distribution, manufacturing, logistics, or warehouse environment.

Equipment Used Stand-up forklift / reach truck

Pallet jack

Push cart Handheld/RF scanner

Warehouse Management System Basic warehouse tools