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Material Handler 1

nordicnaturals
Watsonville, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/8/2026

Salary: $20.57/HR

POSITION SUMMARY 

As a Material Handler I, you will drive industrial stand-up and sit-down lifts and specialize in warehouse transportation and materials. Your primary responsibilities include loading and unloading warehouse material, receive incoming orders, pick and build new orders, optimizing loads to ensure operational efficiency and recognize potential hazards in a noisy warehouse environment in which employees move about regularly.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 

Essential Functions Statement(s)

  • Pulling: Learn different tier patterns and product sizing in order to build LTL orders, learn to use material locator software.
  • Issuing and Finalizing LTL Orders: Learn to use SAP in order to assign lots and invoicing when finalizing LTL orders.
  • Gravity Rack Replenishment: Manage rack replenishment and learn backstock locations.
  • End of day Cleaning: Empty out all recycle bins and garbage containers at the end of his/her shift.
  • Operating forklifts and rider pallet jacks
  • Signing Bill Of Ladings
  • Bulk empty pallet stacking
  • Restock all packing materials
  • Maintain warehouse organization and cleanliness 
  • Other duties as assigned

 


POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

  • Positive - Ability to view all situations with a positive attitude.
  • Innovative - Ability to look beyond the standard solutions and "think outside the box".
  • Communication - Ability to communicate effectively with others using spoken and written word clearly and concisely.
  • Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
  • Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
  • Energetic - Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.
  • Motivation - Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability.
  • Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
  • Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
  • Interpersonal - Ability to work well with a variety of personalities, individuals and opinions.

 

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Computer Skills:

  • Basic knowledge of shipping computer software is required
  • Basic knowledge of SAP is helpful

Certifications & Licenses: 

  • Forklift certification is required

Other Requirements:      

  • High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) preferred
  • Six months to one year forklift experience required
  • Ability to work safely, and to recognize potential hazards in a noisy warehouse environment in which employees move about regularly in the midst of heavy equipment in motion
  • Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment

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