Material Handler - Forklift Certified

Job Information

Level of

Experience:

Mid - Level
Employment Type: Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens or GC Holders or GC EAD or OPT or EAD or CPT)
Position: Material Handler
Location: San Jose, CA
Duration: 12 Months
Total Hours/Week: 40.00
Shift: 1st Shift
Client: Medical Devices Company
Job Category: Operations
Requirements: Forklift Certified

• Material Handler III is responsible for the safe, accurate loading and unloading of product within the distribution center.
• Uses ERP systems for location and storage of items, proper packaging, and methods of material movement.
• May prepare goods for final shipment and coordinate documentation for domestic and international shipments.
• Handles material inbound or outbound based on business needs.
• The duties and responsibilities below are representative of the work performed and are not all-inclusive.

• Process customer orders: scan bar codes, pick, label boxes, and pack orders.
• Use RF technology to process orders.
• Maintain an acceptable work area per SOP.
• Follow Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Complete RF device training to obtain necessary profiles.
• Verify accuracy and package shipments.

• Palletize completed orders: scan, retrieve, and place on pallets.
• Re-palletize products for shipment.
• Perform dock manifest duties: scan completed pallets and operate shrink wrapper.
• Transport pallets by MHE if required.
• Verify accuracy and package shipments.

• Use ERP systems for location, storage, and movement of materials.
• Prepare goods for final shipment and handle domestic/international documentation.
• Load/unload shipments using WMS.
• Ensure safe pallet loading/unloading to prevent damage.
• Complete duties timely per department standards.
• Retrieve products and replenish picking locations.
• Maintain an acceptable work area per SOP.
• Complete RF device training and obtain necessary profiles.
• Follow GDP and safety instructions.
• Perform additional duties as assigned and train in SAP if required.
• Maintain current status in C2C training modules.

• Operate equipment safely and report maintenance issues.
• Keep equipment neat and orderly per procedures.
• Maintain equipment certification at all times.

• Perform job activities safely and in accordance with safety requirements.
• Assist in warehouse security and promote a safe environment.
• Report injuries, accidents, hazards, or suspicious activity immediately.

• Understand organizational quality goals.

• Maintain a clean and professional work area.

• Receive Hazmat training including general awareness, function-specific, security awareness, safety training.

• Learn responsibilities of other warehouse positions and act as backup when needed.

• High School diploma, GED, or 3 years of relevant experience.

• Experience with MHE (Order Pickers, Reach Trucks, Counter Balance, Dock Stocker).
• Forklift Certification required.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced distribution environment.
• Ability to read and interpret distribution documents.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision.
• May operate MHE and use Voice/RF scanner.
• Ability to perform in a metrics‑driven environment.
• Basic analytical, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• General distribution knowledge.
• Exposure to work near moving mechanical equipment.
• Perform essential functions with or without accommodation.
• Accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

• Regular exposure to walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, balancing, crouching, reaching, pushing/pulling, grasping, twisting, lifting, and repetitive wrist/hand/finger motion.
• Occasional climbing may be required.
• May lift up to 50 lbs in some areas.
• Expose to work near moving mechanical equipment.
• Reasonable accommodations available per the ADA.