Communication Skills, Detail Oriented, Distribution Services, Forklift, Heavy Lifting, Inventory Management, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Loading/Unloading, Manufacturing, Operations Processes, Order Picking/Packing, Organizational Skills, Pallet Jack, Problem Solving Skills, Safety Process, Safety/Work Safety, Shipping/Receiving, Warehousing
Experienced Warehouse Manufacturing Industrial Material Handler
Join VEKA and become part of a fast-paced manufacturing and distribution team where safety, accuracy, and productivity drive our success.
VEKA is seeking an experiencedâ¯Warehouse Manufacturing Industrial Material Handlerâ¯to support our busy warehouse operations. This position is ideal for candidates who have previous experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment and are comfortable handling large, heavy materials while working in a dynamic, high-volume setting.
What You'll Do
- Accurately pick, stage, and prepare customer orders using pick lists and warehouse management procedures.
- Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
- Move, organize, and relocate warehouse steel racks – 5 large and 9 half steel racks, pallets, and industrial materials throughout the facility.
- Handle long-length and heavy steel racks 17’ to 19’ long, commonly found in a manufacturing environment.
- Load and unload trucks while ensuring product quality and damage-free handling.
- Verify materials against order requirements and maintain inventory accuracy.
- Deliver materials to internal departments and production areas as required.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment.
- Follow all company safety procedures, operating standards, and quality requirements.
What We're Looking For
- Minimum 5 years of warehouse order picking, material handling, or shipping/receiving experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Previous forklift operating experience required; forklift certification preferred.
- Experience handling oversized, heavy, or industrial materials.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse with changing priorities.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to order accuracy.
- Dependable,â¯safety-focused, and able to work independently as well as within a team.
- Good communication and problem-solving skills.
- Not afraid to speak up and help resolve issues and/or ask questions when help is needed.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds occasionally with team lifting.
- Ability to push, pull, carry, and move heavy industrial materials throughout the workday.
- Ability to stand,â¯sit,â¯walk, bend, reach, climb stairs, and perform repetitive motions for extended periods.
- Comfortable working in a busy warehouse environment with continuous material movement and forklift traffic.
- Comfortable working outside as needed during all four seasons we experience here in SW PA.