Material Handler

About the role

The Material Handler is responsible for moving materials, supplies, and finished goods either manually or using a hand truck to designated locations within the facility or onto trucks. This role supports overall warehouse operations by ensuring products are handled safely, efficiently, and accurately. The Material Handler may also provide general housekeeping support to maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Responsibilities

• Performs various material handling duties manually or using a hand truck within the facility
• Loads finished product onto pallets or hand trucks as required
• Stacks skids or pallets in assigned storage or staging areas
• Loads and unloads freight in an efficient, safe, and accurate manner
• Picks and packs customer orders, assembling various types of merchandise for shipment
• Applies labels to shipments according to company and customer requirements
• Processes orders including picking, checking, sorting, consolidating freight, wrapping pallets, packing, loading, and completing shipment confirmations
• Verifies freight accuracy and checks for damage or infestation
• Assists with physical inventories and cycle counts as needed
• Uses RF scanning devices to support accurate inventory management
• Provides cleaning and sanitation services as needed, including sweeping floors, cleaning office areas, and disposing of trash in designated containers or locations
• Maintains a clean, safe, and organized work area by following housekeeping and safety standards
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required by the role and determined by management

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, up to 10–12 hours per shift

Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull minimum 10lbs up to 50 lbs without restriction, required by business needs

Frequently bending, stooping, squatting, climbing, crouching, stretching, and reaching above the shoulder level & at shoulder level

Ability to work in environments with variable noise levels, lighting conditions, and temperature fluctuations

Able to work irregular or extended hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, required by business needs

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Strong attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks

Pay

The base hourly rate for this position is $20/HOUR. NFI takes into consideration applicants' qualifications, experience, education, geographic location, when determining a starting rate of pay. This position may also be eligible for an additional $.50/HOUR based on shift work.

Benefits

Employees are eligible for a robust benefit program, which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Paid Parental Leave, among other benefit plan options.

Employees receive 1.077 hours of paid time per week in Year 1 and 6 paid holidays.

Employees accrue one hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked, which may be used beginning on the 90th day of employment.