Material Handler

Material Handler

The Material Handler safely operates sit-down forklifts and material handling equipment to move, stage, and prepare products for shipment in a heavy industrial manufacturing and distribution environment. This role focuses on accurately handling materials, supporting production and shipping operations, and maintaining a smooth flow of product throughout the facility using RF scanning technology.

• Operate a sit-down forklift for approximately 60% of the workday to move materials throughout the facility.
• Check incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy against orders and documentation.
• Band materials securely to prepare them for storage or shipment.
• Bring materials off the production line and prepare them for shipping according to established procedures.
• Remove materials from pallets and store them in designated locations within the warehouse or production area.
• Load and unload materials from 5–10 trucks per day, ensuring safe and efficient handling.
• Complete order preparations during the shift, including picking, staging, and verifying products.
• Utilize an RF scanner to track, locate, and confirm movement of materials and inventory.
• Move palletized products to appropriate storage or staging areas.
• Stage products for shipment, ensuring loads are accurate, secure, and ready for transport.
• Follow all safety guidelines and procedures while operating forklifts and handling heavy materials.
• Work collaboratively with production and distribution teams to maintain continuous material flow.
• Adapt to rotating shifts and support overtime requirements to meet operational demands.

• Proven sit-down forklift operating experience in an industrial or warehouse environment.
• Hands-on material handling experience in heavy industrial manufacturing or warehouse settings.
• Experience loading and unloading trucks, including handling palletized and banded materials.
• Ability to use RF scanners to track and manage inventory and product movement.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Comfort working around large coils of wire, heavy materials, and industrial machinery.
• Strong attention to detail when checking materials for accuracy and preparing orders.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, including 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. schedules, Monday through Friday, with overtime as needed.
• Capability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting, moving, and banding heavy materials.
• Reliability and consistency in following safety procedures and operational guidelines.

• Experience moving heavy materials in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Previous use of RF scanners in a warehouse, shipping, or production setting.
• Experience in palletizing and banding materials for shipment or storage.
• Manufacturing or distribution center experience involving forklifts and large-scale material flow.
• Willingness to learn new processes and take on additional responsibilities as the facility expands.
• Interest in long-term growth and advancement opportunities within an expanding operation.

You join a growing organization that is actively expanding its facilities and investing in long-term growth, offering the chance to learn new skills and advance your career. You benefit from a strong overtime opportunity and a structured bonus program, with yearly bonuses and quarterly advancement incentives for full-time employees that can average around 20% of annual earnings paid out four times a year.

You experience a culture that values engagement, with regular employee events and recognition, as well as shift differentials when hired directly. You work in an environment where expansion into a new facility reflects stability and continued demand, providing a solid foundation for professional development and future opportunities.

The role is based in a heavy industrial manufacturing and distribution environment that focuses on cable production and handling large coils of wire. The facility includes both production and distribution areas that interconnect, with machines, forklifts, and material handling equipment operating throughout the building. The…