Material Handler

About the Role

The Material Handler performs product handling and lift truck operating duties to stack, transport, and store work-in-process and finished goods. This position maintains the unloading of all inbound freight, identifies, labels, weighs, and places material into racks or storage. The role supports loading outbound freight daily as needed and uses a handheld device to perform daily tasks.

Responsibilities

• Follow all established safety, health, and Company policies, procedures, and recognized practices.
• Perform a safety lift truck inspection and battery check; report any equipment malfunction or damage.
• Load and unload trucks using a forklift.
• Verify paperwork matches physical freight received.
• Re-stack materials on new skids as needed for safe storage.
• Maintain paperwork for inventory control.
• Work with the receiving clerk to manage all daily receiving activities.
• Update computerized inventory data.
• Operate stand-up lifts or sit-down forklift to move, convey, or hoist shipments from shipping-and-receiving platform to storage or work area.
• Cross-train to increase knowledge, flexibility, and efficiency of the overall team.
• Maintain good housekeeping standards.
• Contribute to team effort by focusing on continuous improvement and success for the entire team.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by manager.