Material Handler, Warehouse (34287)

About the Role

As a Material Handler at CEC, you'll play an important role in helping construction projects run smoothly. Your job will involve moving tools and materials around job sites and company facilities. You’ll also help with deliveries, inventory, and keeping everything organized and safe. This is a hands-on, safety-sensitive position that requires good planning, problem-solving, and a strong focus on safety.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and pick up materials as needed.
• Load and unload trucks safely.
• Keep track of inventory and help with regular counts.
• Organize and clean tools, materials, and the warehouse.
• Drive company vehicles when required.
• Maintain paperwork like logs and transfer forms.
• Help keep shop vehicles in good condition.
• Support building and fleet maintenance when needed.
• Follow safety rules and keep your workspace clean and organized.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure efficient and effective processes, completion of projects, and smooth operation of the department.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Construction experience is a plus but not required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Forklift and DOT certifications (or willingness to get certified).

Skills

• Able to read and understand basic English instructions.
• Comfortable with basic math like counting and measuring.
• Available to work overtime, weekends, or night shifts if needed.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

• May work inside or outside, exposed to hot and cold temperatures, and all-weather elements such as rain, heat, cold, and snow.
• Work at extreme heights, in areas under construction, or in restricted areas such as switchgear rooms, manholes, utility tunnels, crawl spaces, or attics.
• Work in confined spaces and on slippery or uneven surfaces; works on ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, in ditches, and excavations.
• Work in and around single and multi-story buildings with all exposures typical of a heavy construction site, including portable sanitary facilities.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull, and reach overhead.
• Lift 51 pounds routinely.
• Constantly move about on your feet.
• Climb ladders of all types.
• Complete full-day assignments involving overhead work.
• Transition from employee parking or street into construction work areas, accessing all building levels, even if the only means is by OSHA-approved site construction ladders or stairs still under construction but acceptable for use.
• Secure tools and materials from storage areas to complete assigned tasks.
• Possess good vision (normal or corrected), including close vision, distance vision, color vision (to discern color-coded wires), peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Possess good hearing (normal or corrected).
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, safety vest) at all times.
• Must be able to work 8 hours a day, 40 hours per week, and overtime as required, including night shifts and weekends.
• Flexible work hours to meet project deadlines.
• Work in the presence of customers and their representatives with minimal interference or disruption while maintaining a professional and courteous image.