Material Handler

About the Role

As a Material Handler, you are responsible for all phases of assembling materials for customer orders, receiving new and returned products, and maintaining safety and quality standards within the warehouse.

Responsibilities

• Move controls, devices, and levers to drive forklifts; transfer materials, unloading, processing, loading, and storage areas.
• Move outgoing product using hand trucks, forklifts, or other material handling equipment, in accordance with all safety policies, to loading docks.
• Receive, sort, and place incoming products in appropriate warehouse locations.
• Document and record any customer returns as required.
• Record amounts of material shipped or received in the Victory computer system.
• Mark materials and products with Victory inventory codes.
• Notify Supervisor, General Manager, or Office Manager of any product, safety, or customer concerns.
• Assist with general counting of inventory.
• Open all containers, crates, or bales as required to sort and maintain stock.
• Organize the warehouse for cleanliness and safety at all times.
• Sweep, mop, and perform other routine maintenance.
• Maintain all safety standards, including wearing protective clothing and eyewear as required.
• Maintain all quality indicators for operations by verifying product quantity/quality before delivery.
• Keep the warehouse accessible and safe for branch staff and visitors.
• Coordinate last-minute or unscheduled deliveries as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Forklift certified.
• One or more years’ experience as a warehouse clerk preferred.
• Fluency in English required, both verbal and written.
• Basic computer literacy preferred but not required.

Physical Requirements

• Perform job duties in severe weather conditions: heat, cold, rain, etc.
• Walk for distances of 100 yards repeatedly and without assistance.
• Lift 50 pounds without assistance or equipment.
• Utilize all material handling equipment without assistance.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time as a primary job responsibility.
• Observance of established safety guidelines in conducting physical work activity duties.
• Wear protective equipment as required.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits

• Medical with HSA
• Dental
• Vision
• Mental Health
• 401(k) with 5% company match
• Paid vacation time & holidays
• Life Insurance & AD&D
• Short- & Long-term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer but before starting employment.