Material Handler

Job Description Material Handler Industrial Machinery Manufacturing $20.00 per hour Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm Lewis Center, Ohio (Onsite) Temp to Hire Why You’ll Love This Job:

Small warehouse team – you’re 1 of 2 in the warehouse, so your work is visible and your contributions matter

Consistent Monday-Friday daytime schedule with no evenings or weekends

After being hired on, the following benefits are offered:

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

PTO and holiday pay

Tuition reimbursement for job-related education

Employee discounts and wellness incentives up to $100 per year

Work in a safe, team-oriented environment

Opportunity to operate a variety of material handling equipment

Forklift training opportunity – pallet jack from day one, forklift access once permanently hired

Load and unload materials onto and from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand; stack and band materials into bundles as needed

Read work orders and follow instructions to identify and move the correct materials or containers to their destination

Load materials into vehicles and secure with strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit

Process outbound shipments via UPS or LTL; count, weigh, and record units of materials moved

Attach identifying tags or labels to materials and mark information on cases or containers

Perform bi-weekly cycle counts to maintain accurate inventory records

Resolve shipping errors and discrepancies; issue RGA numbers as needed and follow through to completion

Provide customer service support as needed via phone, fax, email, or in person

Maintain organization and cleanliness of the warehouse throughout the shift

Ability to lift up to 90 lbs. – this is a physically demanding role

Strong counting and math skills – accuracy in cycle counts is critical; will be evaluated on this during the hiring process

Familiarity with cycle counts or inventory software is a plus

Pallet jack experience preferred; forklift experience a plus (forklift use begins after permanent hire)

Reliable and dependable – this is a two-person warehouse team and consistent attendance is essential

Strong attention to detail when processing orders, labeling materials, and counting inventory

Comfortable working in a customer-facing environment as needed

Composite-toe shoes required; dress code is casual (no ripped, torn, or offensive clothing)

High School Diploma or GED required

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Dawson is a family-owned staffing and recruiting agency, continuously operating in Columbus since 1946. Dawson places professionals in temporary, temp-to-hire, and full-time jobs in the fields of administrative and clerical, customer service, warehouse and distribution, accounting and finance, creative, information technology, legal, and healthcare. Dawson is committed to the community with strong philanthropic and volunteer initiatives and has been honored with multiple “Top Workplace” awards by Columbus CEO magazine and “Best of Business” awards from Columbus Business First.