Material Handler​/Forklift

Material Handler / Packer – 2nd & 3rd Shift (Warehouse & Manufacturing)

This role combines material handling and packing responsibilities in a warehouse and manufacturing environment, supporting the accurate processing, storage, and shipment of metal products. You will pick, stock, and restock materials, operate forklifts and overhead cranes, prepare and package orders to customer specifications, and complete required paperwork and computer data entry. The position primarily involves operating a forklift with heavy materials, along with pick/pack, inventory control, and shipping and receiving tasks on 2nd or 3rd shift (2:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m. or 10:00 p.m.–6:30 a.m., Monday through Friday).

• Work efficiently while picking, pulling, and restocking materials to meet production and shipping requirements.
• Ensure stock tags, inventory labels, and material identifications are accurate and up to date.
• Perform daily cycle counts and support inventory control activities to maintain accurate stock levels.
• Prepare and pack items for shipment according to customer specifications, delivery dates, and bill-of-lading requirements.
• Assemble skids and other shipping containers as needed to safely secure materials for transport.
• Load and unload material from delivery trucks, ensuring safe handling and correct placement.
• Measure materials in raw, uncut form upon arrival using tape measures, micrometers, calipers, and other measuring tools, and verify gauge and dimensions.
• Enter measurement and inventory data into the computer system and generate tags to be placed on the appropriate material.
• Pull and stage materials according to the bill-of-lading and shipping documents, ensuring orders are complete and accurate.
• Perform dock audits to confirm the correct materials are staged and shipped to the appropriate customers.
• Obtain proof of identity from carriers and secure appropriate signatures on bills of lading and related shipping documents.
• Drive a fork truck (sit-down forklift) safely throughout the plant and warehouse to move heavy material and skids to designated areas.
• Operate an overhead crane safely to move material from machines to packaging or staging areas.
• Prepare packaging materials and maintain shipping supplies to support continuous shipping operations.
• Confirm material specifications on inventory tags for orders being shipped and ensure they match customer and internal requirements.
• Generate inventory tags for materials being received and enter tag data into the computer system for tracking.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe immediate work area throughout the shift.
• Use tools such as tape measures, micrometers, nibblers, calipers, and RF scanners with precision and care.
• Perform shipping and receiving tasks, including order picking, loading, inventory control, and light data entry.
• Strive to meet or exceed customer expectations in terms of accuracy, quality, and on-time shipment.
• Adhere to all safety rules, regulations, and quality standards at all times.
• Follow all handbook policies and procedures and operate with high integrity in all interactions.
• Communicate effectively with co-workers, customers, and suppliers to support smooth operations.
• Work independently on assigned tasks while accepting direction and feedback as needed.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of recent material handler or warehouse experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in roles such as packer, warehouse worker, or general labor.
• Minimum 4 years of recent manufacturing-related work experience.
• At least 4 years of heavy forklift experience, including lifting up to approximately 4,000 pounds and handling thick metal sheets.
• Strong sit-down forklift skills with the ability to move heavy material safely on racks.
• Experience operating forklifts and moving heavy loads in a warehouse or manufacturing setting.
• Ability to measure using different tools, including tape measures, micrometers, calipers, and related instruments.
• Ability to read and calculate numbers and data, including basic math skills applied to measurements and inventory counts.
• Basic to intermediate computer…