Material Handler

STARTING RATE $18.86 per hour (Rate/Salary may vary based on skills, experience level, and position hired for)

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receives, unloads, and verifies incoming shipments against packing slips, purchase orders, and receiving documents.
• Moves materials, supplies, and products to designated storage, production, or shipping locations.
• Loads and unloads trucks, trailers, and containers using material handling equipment and safe lifting techniques.
• Operates forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, and other material handling equipment as authorized.
• Identifies, labels, and stores materials according to company procedures and inventory control requirements.
• Maintains accurate inventory records by documenting and reporting material movements, shortages, damages, and discrepancies.
• Picks, stages, and delivers materials to support production schedules and customer orders.
• Assists with cycle counts, physical inventories, and stock reconciliations.
• Inspects materials and equipment for damage, defects, or safety concerns and reports issues to supervision.
• Maintains warehouse organization, cleanliness, and housekeeping standards.
• Ensures materials are properly secured, stacked, and stored to prevent damage or loss.
• Communicates with supervisors, warehouse personnel, purchasing, and production staff regarding material availability and requirements.
• Complies with all company policies, quality standards, and safety regulations.
• Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules, including wearing required personal safety equipment.
• Performs other duties and activities as required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Performing only those jobs on which they have been trained and/or authorized.
• Working in accordance with safe job practices and complying with company safety rules.
• Using required personal protective equipment.
• Reporting unsafe conditions or practices.
• Making safety suggestions.
• Serving on the safety committee if requested.
• Cooperating during investigation of any accidents that occur.
• Taking an active part and participating in safety meetings, pre-job safety briefings, task hazard analyses, and Job Safety Analyses.
• Operating material handling equipment in a safe and responsible manner.
• Maintaining inventory accuracy and proper material storage practices.