Material Handler

Overview

The receiving material handler is responsible for receiving and unloading incoming deliveries, verifying the quantity and quality of goods against purchase orders, unloading shipments, inspecting for damage, and accurately storing materials in designated locations, often utilizing material handling equipment like forklifts while maintaining detailed inventory records. The receiving material handler is also responsible for pulling material cutting processes.

Responsibilities

- Responsible for handling of Raw Materials from truck to rack and rack to process.

- Responsible for accurate receiving and storage of Raw Materials as needed.

- Takes Direction from department heads regarding raw material movement

- Understands the need for overtime at certain peak periods

- Reports any material damage or discrepancies to Purchasing Manager

- Removes, weighs, and tracks scrap for raw sheet products

- Maintains clear in/out locations in each department

- Maintains material handling containers.

- Adhere to all safety protocols related to operating heavy machinery, including proper use of personal protective equipment

Qualifications, Training, and Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

- Attention to detail: Accurately identifying and recording inventory details, minimizing errors

- Forklift operation skills: Proficiency in operating a forklift safely and efficiently

- Basic computer literacy: Entering data into inventory systems and utilizing warehouse management systems

- Organizational skills: Keeping the warehouse clean and organized, maintaining proper product placement

- Teamwork: Collaborating with other warehouse staff to meet operational goals

- Communication skills: Effective communication with warehouse staff, drivers, and other departments regarding deliveries and issues

- Basic math skills: Ability to calculate quantities and verify order accuracy

Physical/Mental Demands

- Regularly required to lift/carry 20 to 40 pounds occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds frequently

- Regularly required to bend, stoop, kneel and reach

- Regularly required to stand and walk

- Regularly required to push or pull objects up to 40 pounds

Environmental Working Conditions

- Work performed in a shop environment

- Environment is not climate controlled

- May work at different workstations as production needs require

- The noise level in the work environment, at times, can be loud

Job Type: Temp-to-hire

Pay: $18.00 - $19.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- Dental insurance

- Disability insurance

- Health insurance

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Profit sharing

- Referral program

- Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

- Are you willing to work a minimum of 90 days for a temporary staffing agency?

Experience:

- Forklift: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person