Material Handler

Job Description – Material Handler

Position Summary

• Responsible for supporting daily warehouse operations, including receiving, storing, picking, packing, palletizing, and shipping inventory.
• Operate warehouse equipment safely and efficiently while maintaining accurate inventory records.
• Ensure materials and customer orders are handled accurately and in accordance with warehouse procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment.

Key Responsibilities

Warehouse Operations

• Operate stand-up forklifts, pallet jacks, and push carts to move materials throughout the warehouse.
• Safely load, unload, transport, and position products and materials.
• Unload incoming deliveries and verify received inventory against documentation.
• Inspect incoming materials for quantity, condition, and accuracy.
• Store products in designated warehouse locations.
• Retrieve and move inventory as required for customer orders or internal operations.

Inventory & WMS

• Accurately receive and record inventory into the Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Update inventory records when products are received, moved, or shipped.
• Use handheld scanners/RF scanners to scan products and warehouse locations.
• Identify and report inventory discrepancies, damaged products, or missing items.
• Maintain accurate inventory and transaction records.

Order Fulfillment

• Select and pick products according to customer orders.
• Verify product numbers, quantities, and order details before packing.
• Pack customer orders securely and accurately.
• Palletize products for shipment and ensure pallets are properly organized and secured.
• Assist with preparing and staging shipments for pickup.
• Load or move completed orders as directed.

Safety & Warehouse Maintenance

• Follow all warehouse safety procedures and equipment operating guidelines.
• Perform daily safety checks of the work area and equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free warehouse.
• Properly store materials and keep aisles and work areas clear.
• Report unsafe conditions, damaged equipment, spills, or other safety concerns to supervisors.
• Follow required PPE and workplace safety requirements.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 70 lbs.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, push, pull, and lift for extended periods.
• Ability to climb ladders safely.
• Comfortable working at heights when required.
• Ability to cut wire and perform other basic material-handling tasks.
• Ability to operate warehouse equipment safely.
• Must be able to wear required PPE throughout the workday.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of stand-up forklift experience – required.
• Experience operating warehouse equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to operate a handheld/RF scanner.
• Ability to accurately enter and update warehouse information.
• Strong attention to detail when handling inventory and customer orders.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work safely in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience as a Material Handler, Warehouse Associate, Forklift Operator, Warehouse Operator, or Distribution Associate.
• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Experience with inventory receiving and put-away.
• Experience with order picking, packing, palletizing, and shipping.
• Experience using RF scanners or barcode scanners.
• Experience working in a distribution, manufacturing, logistics, or warehouse environment.

Equipment Used

• Stand-up forklift / reach truck
• Pallet jack
• Push cart
• Handheld/RF scanner
• Warehouse Management System
• Basic warehouse tools