Material Handler - Construction

ColonialWebb Contractors
  • Richmond, Virginia
    11 days ago

    Job Description

    We are hiring a construction site Material Handler to join our team at ColonialWebb. We are looking for someone who is organized and can communicate well with others.

    Who we are:

    At ColonialWebb, we are deeply committed to our people, our culture, and the continued growth of our business. As a full-service MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) contractor, we pride ourselves on the quality and expertise of our teams, who work across a diverse range of specialties, including New Construction, Mechanical Service, Industrial Refrigeration, and Manufacturing. For over 50 years, we've been dedicated to delivering comprehensive solutions and unmatched service to our commercial customers, earning a reputation as a trusted contractor in the industry.

    Perks of joining ColonialWebb: 

    • Competitive pay range of $17/hr - $27/hr
    • Career development and progression
    • 401(k) plan with company match
    • PTO and paid holidays
    • Excellent medical, dental, life, vision and disability benefits
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Employee referral incentives

    A day in the life:

    • Receive, inspect, store, locate and issue site material, and prepare required documentation and records
    • Accept materials as shipments arrive to construction site
    • Check freight bills and purchase orders against physical shipment for numbers, damage, etc.  Initiate new packing lists if discrepancies occur
    • Coordinate offloading of materials
    • Photograph damages, document overages and/or shortages in material shipment discrepancies.  Tag all material with appropriate Purchase Order, receiver, and/or tag numbers
    • Place material in proper area according to storage and handling lists; initiate storage change and document new location when necessary
    • Maintain site material organization and cleanliness, etc. – report problems to supervisor
    • Issue material as directed, locate material, assist in material removal, and insure documentation is complete and accurate
    • Locate and prepare material for outbound shipment.  Notify supervisor when shipment is ready; coordinate loading
    • Purchase for stock only the minimum preapproved items that are a daily requirement
    • Keep up to date inventory of tools—number, condition, location—and schedule relocation of tools as jobs dictate

    You should have:

    • Working knowledge of material control procedures, techniques, systems, etc.
    • Previous forklift operator experience 
    • Excellent attention to detail
    • Excellent organization skills
    • Ability to coordinate and perform multiple activities in a timely manner
    • Ability to work without direct supervision
    • Ability to deal diplomatically and effectively with vendors, suppliers, coworkers, and customers
    • Ability to wear personal protection equipment such as hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, fall protection, safety shoes, and others as required

    EOE M/W/Disability/Vets

    Veterans and those with previous military experience are encouraged to apply.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationRichmond, Virginia

    Skills

    • Business Growthunmatched
    • Career Developmentunmatched
    • Cargo/Freightunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Constructionunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Employee Assistance Planunmatched
    • Forkliftunmatched
    • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP)unmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Product Shipmentsunmatched
    • Purchase Ordersunmatched
    • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
    • Receiversunmatched
    • Receiving Inspectionunmatched
    • Refrigerationunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched

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