Material Handler 1

The material handler's primary responsibility is to manage the flow of materials in a warehouse, distribution center, or manufacturing facility. This involves a range of tasks, including:

- Receiving and Storing: Unloading incoming shipments, checking them for accuracy and quality, and storing them in designated areas.

- Inventory Management: Maintaining accurate inventory records, performing cycle counts, and tracking stock levels.

- Order Fulfillment: Pulling, packing, and preparing orders for shipment.

- Loading and Transport: Loading outgoing trucks and moving materials between different areas using equipment like forklifts and pallet jacks.

- Safety and Organization: Adhering to all safety guidelines, performing regular maintenance on equipment, and keeping the workspace clean and organized.

Job Functions

- Work with and assist crew members in all matters relating to material and yard organization and material acquisition.

- Safety oversight of all yard activity and personnel

- Collect invoices and packing slips and get them to the project manager.

- Operate various class forklifts.

- Operate trucks and ATVs.

- Load and unload trucks with material, wire/cable, and all types of utility poles

- Sort and organize material and poles in yards.

- Inspect the condition of the material, wire/cable, and all types of utility poles.

- Make minor repairs.

- Tagging

- Kitting, packaging, and staging for contractors.

- Deliveries to contactors

- Building material cribbing

- Pick up trash and clean the yards, equipment, and associated outbuildings.

Requirements

Physical

Ability to lift heavy items, stand/walk for long periods, and have the physical stamina for repetitive tasks.

Skills

- Strong organizational and attention to detail skills.

- Basic math and computer skills for inventory management.

- Good communication skills.

Education

A high school diploma or GED is required

Certifications

Forklift certification preferred