Material Handler
We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Material Handler to support receiving, inventory organization, internal distribution, and shipping operations. This role requires a positive attitude and close collaboration with engineering, technical teams, and logistics staff to ensure accurate material handling and timely deliveries.
Key Responsibilities
1. Physical Receiving
- Unload UPS, FedEx, DHL, freight, and LTL deliveries
- Compare packing slips to printed purchase orders (POs)
- Highlight received quantities on POs
- Identify and clearly mark missing, extra, or incorrect items
- Inspect all items for damage
- Take photos of damaged, incorrect, or questionable items
- Immediately submit POs and packing slips to the supervisor for review
- Set aside questionable items in a designated “Receiving Hold” area
- Handle return shipments as required
2. Internal Distribution / Parts Crib
- Label items clearly with job number, engineer name, or project
- Deliver materials to the appropriate engineer or technician workstation
- Store excess materials in correct parts crib locations
- Maintain organized shelves, bins, and storage areas (labels, grouping, cleanliness)
- Organize materials from closed projects and place them into the spare parts section
3. Inventory Support (Non-System Based)
- Perform physical inventory counts only
- Complete inventory count sheets accurately
- Do not enter or adjust inventory in any system (system updates handled by Supervisor)
4. Preparing Outgoing Shipments
- Properly pack and protect items using bubble wrap, foam, or crating
- Measure package dimensions
- Weigh boxes and pallets
- Record shipping information on shipping forms (weight, dimensions, job number, destination)
- Attach item lists, job numbers, and engineer information for verification
5. Shipping Coordination & Handoff
- Provide shipping details to Purchasing Dept, including:
- Weight
- Dimensions
- Ship-to address
- Job number
- Priority/urgency
- Photos of packaged items
- Assist with freight quotations as needed
- Print and attach provided packing lists
- Secure documents to boxes or pallets
- Stage shipments for pickup
- Notify engineers and technicians when items are staged on the dock
- Handle basic calls with UPS regarding shipment delays
- Contact LTL carriers if trucks are delayed
- Notify supervisor immediately of any issues
6. General Support
- Run errands for different departments as needed
- Support other departments as needed
- Cutting POs as needed
Preferred (But Not Required) Qualifications
- Experience organizing oversized parts
- Ability to use pallet jacks and forklifts
Qualifications
1. Education & Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Data entry experience required
- Previous warehouse, parts, or logistics experience preferred
- Forklift operation experience preferred but not required
- Willingness to be trained if not certified
2. Skills & Competencies
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Good communication skills with internal teams and vendors
- Basic computer skills
- Multitasking
3. Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift, carry, and move items up to 50 lbs regularly
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching
- Ability to work in a warehouse environment with temperature changes, dust, and noise
4. Working Conditions
- Warehouse and parts-room environment
- Frequent interaction with technicians, parts staff, drivers, and vendors