Material Mover Specialist

Job Overview

We are seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Material Movement Specialist to join our warehouse and production team. This position plays an important role in maintaining an efficient workflow by safely transporting materials between production, packing, staging, and shipping areas.

The Material Movement Specialist is responsible for locating, counting, moving, wrapping, labeling, and loading products while maintaining accurate inventory records through handheld scanning systems. This individual will work closely with production employees, utility workers, shipping personnel, drivers, and management to ensure orders are processed accurately and shipped on time.

The ideal candidate is safety-conscious, organized, comfortable operating material handling equipment, and able to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Key Responsibilities1. Order Fulfillment & Material Transportation

• Accurately locate materials and customer orders throughout the warehouse and designated shipping lanes.
• Transport materials to the appropriate departments and locations for additional processing, packing, or staging.
• Load trailers with completed orders while ensuring materials are properly organized, secured, and handled.
• Coordinate the movement of materials from the packing area to the designated staging lanes.
• Help maintain an efficient flow of materials throughout the warehouse.

2. Inventory Management

• Update material locations and quantities using handheld scanning equipment.
• Verify inventory accuracy by regularly checking material locations and quantities.
• Ensure materials are properly stacked, wrapped, labeled, and prepared for shipment.
• Maintain accurate records of all material movements and inventory transactions.
• Report inventory discrepancies or misplaced materials to the appropriate personnel.

3. Safety & Equipment Operation

• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment.
• Follow all applicable OSHA, DOT, and company safety requirements.
• Complete pre-shift equipment inspections to ensure forklifts and other equipment are safe and operational.
• Properly use equipment and supplies, including wrappers, banders, box cutters, and tape guns.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Immediately report unsafe conditions, equipment issues, or workplace hazards.

4. Collaboration & Communication

• Communicate with utility workers and production personnel to ensure orders are packed and processed accurately and on time.
• Provide timely updates to drivers, supervisors, management, and other departments.
• Use radios, email, and phones to communicate material movement and shipping updates.
• Work collaboratively with team members to meet production schedules and shipping deadlines.
• Assist with resolving workflow issues that may affect order fulfillment or shipping operations.

5. Shipping & Administrative Responsibilities

• Close bills and complete required shipping documentation.
• Verify that pallets are properly wrapped, labeled, and ready for shipment.
• Ensure completed orders are staged in the correct shipping lanes.
• Maintain accurate inventory and shipping records within company systems.
• Confirm that all required documentation is completed before shipments leave the facility.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of one year of experience in warehouse operations, logistics, manufacturing, or a related field preferred.
• Previous forklift experience preferred.
• Forklift certification preferred; must be willing to obtain certification if needed.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic math skills and the ability to verify quantities and inventory.
• Good time management and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to operate handheld inventory scanners.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, wrappers, and other material handling equipment.
• Ability to adapt to changing production schedules and shipping priorities.

Tools & Equipment Used

The Material Movement Specialist will regularly use:

• Forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Pallet wrappers and banding equipment.
• Box cutters and tape guns.
• Handheld barcode scanners and inventory systems.
• Two-way radios, telephones, and email.
• Other warehouse and material handling equipment as needed.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

This position operates in a fast-paced warehouse and production environment.

Working conditions may include:

• Exposure to varying temperatures, including hot conditions during summer and cold conditions during winter.
• Exposure to elevated noise levels and active production equipment.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and material handling.
• Operating forklifts and other warehouse equipment.
• Working around moving machinery, vehicles, trailers, and other warehouse personnel.
• Frequent communication and coordination with drivers, production employees, and management.

Candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Performance Expectations & Success Metrics

The Material Movement Specialist will be expected to support the following operational goals:

• On-Time Delivery: Help achieve a 98% on-time delivery performance goal.
• Quality: Maintain zero defects in material movement, handling, and packaging.
• Safety: Maintain a safe working environment with a goal of zero workplace accidents.
• Inventory Accuracy: Ensure materials are properly scanned, located, and accounted for.
• Productivity: Move materials efficiently to prevent delays and production bottlenecks.
• Shipping Accuracy: Ensure orders are properly staged, wrapped, labeled, documented, and ready for shipment.

Training & Development

On-the-job training will be provided to familiarize new employees with:

• Warehouse procedures and material movement processes.
• Handheld scanning systems and inventory management.
• Shipping procedures and documentation requirements.
• Company safety policies and applicable regulations.
• Proper wrapping, banding, labeling, and staging procedures.

Employees will have opportunities to develop additional warehouse, logistics, equipment operation, and shipping skills.

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role?

A successful Material Movement Specialist is someone who:

• Takes pride in working safely and efficiently.
• Understands the importance of accurate inventory and order fulfillment.
• Communicates effectively with coworkers, drivers, and supervisors.
• Can adapt to changing priorities and production demands.
• Takes initiative to identify and resolve workflow issues.
• Is dependable, punctual, and committed to meeting team goals.

If you are a motivated individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced warehouse environment and takes pride in keeping materials moving safely and efficiently, we encourage you to apply!

Pay: $18.75 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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