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Materials Handler

Royal Switchgear, a PGC Company
Bessemer, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/24/2026

Why we should be your Employer of Choice!


Royal Switchgear is growing fast! Our unlimited potential for growth will allow you the opportunity to grow with us while servicing an exciting industry in the utility and energy sector. It's an exciting time to be in this industry pushing toward clean and renewable energy. We are a part of the solution in fixing America's energy problems.


Our leadership team is transparent and are good people who treat each other like family and enjoy working together towards a common goal. There is an appreciation for the team and everyone on it. This is demonstrated through a culture that includes a supportive onboarding process, monthly performance-based incentive program, an annual Employee Engagement Survey, Service Awards, and competitive benefit offerings. We do not support drama or corporate politics. If you enjoy flexible work, you can experience and learn multiple skills.


The Materials Handler is responsible for the safe and prompt movement of product throughout the facility including received goods/materials and finished product shipping out to customers. The Materials Handler is also responsible for maintaining accurate inventory notes and organization of the warehouse. While some work is performed within the warehouse environment, the majority is performed outdoors.


Materials Handler Responsibilities:



  • Comply with all safety procedures and in/outdoor tidy maintenance guidelines; ensure the safety, security, and sanitation of workspaces; conduct periodic inspections of the warehouse

  • Accurately and promptly follow written/oral instructions regarding daily job duties

  • Ensure daily equipment inspections are complete prior to shift start reporting deficiencies immediately

  • Fulfill orders by pulling product and packaging, and prepare necessary paperwork accurately and efficiently;

  • Strap/re-skid products as required; must have the ability to use and operate hand tools (including pneumatic tools); includes bundling pipes which requires frequent heavy lifting and maneuvering throughout the work shift

  • Maintain accurate documents and records for all handled and shipped goods

  • Sort cargo while loading or unloading marking containers with identifying information; inspect product for quality control and stock level issues

  • Keep and maintain an inventory by labeling, identifying, and placing materials in stock; periodically pull and review inventory and supplies to ensure stock numbers are correct

  • Ensure all product anticipated to ship for the day will be complete including shipping prep: pull, pack, rate, load, and securing the product

  • Be available to load/unload a variety of materials from trucks, vans, and flatbeds using necessary equipment


Materials Handler Requirements:



  • Valid Driver's license and access to reliable transportation are required

  • Ability to run various types of propane or electric powered forklifts and/or hand trucks required; current forklift operation certification preferred

  • Strong skills in operating forklift and machinery within close confined spaces is required.

  • Final products shipping to customer must arrive undamaged. Ability to safely load large/heavy palletized equipment onto flatbed trucks using a forklift is required

  • As this is a strenuous job requiring heavy lifting. Must have the ability to lift and move 50 or more pounds repeatedly throughout work shift

  • Ability to work scheduled hours as required by the company, occasional overtime hours may be required/scheduled

  • At least one year's experience in inventory management preferred

  • Strong attention to detail

  • Strong English oral and written communications skills, strong mathematics skills; ability to read and understand shipping manifests and related documents


All qualified candidates must apply though this posting to be considered for this position.

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