Material Handling Specialist

Overview

This position reports to the Director of Operations and is primarily an in-person material handling position. The successful candidate will work closely with the Supply Chain team performing material handling, order picking, shipping, receiving, inventory movement, and warehouse support functions. This role requires a self-motivated individual who can safely perform physical tasks with minimal supervision.

• Move and handle materials within the facility and support warehouse operations
• Pick parts for production and customer orders, stage and organize materials
• Receive inbound shipments and prepare outbound shipments
• Maintain inventory accuracy
• Occasional forklift operation; most tasks are hands-on material handling
• Local deliveries and pickups may be required

Education

• Minimum of a high school diploma required
• Associates Degree or higher preferred

Experience

• Previous in-person warehouse or material handling experience preferred
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification preferred
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or ability to obtain one preferred
• Basic understanding of material handling workflows
• Verify accuracy of shipments by validating material receipt with packing lists and/or purchase orders
• Pick parts and materials accurately for production, customer orders, and shipments
• Perform receiving inspection and process items for outbound shipments
• Packaging, transporting, distributing, and maintaining material
• Receiving, storing, issuing, and delivering of equipment and material
• Move inventory to various locations manually and by operation of mechanical equipment

Required Skills

• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive working relationships
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Professional demeanor with excellent customer service skills
• Ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and effectively in writing and verbally
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of walking throughout manufacturing and warehouse areas
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds occasionally