Material Handler

Position Overview:

This position is responsible for supporting daily warehouse operations in a fast-paced distribution center by safely loading, unloading, moving, and organizing materials and products. The Material Handler will operate material-handling equipment and potentially forklifts as needed, maintain a clean and OSHA-compliant work environment, and work collaboratively with team members to ensure efficiency and accuracy. The ideal candidate is reliable, safety-focused, and detail-oriented.

Essential Functions:

The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Safely operate forklifts and/or other material-handling equipment, as required, to load and unload materials and products from trucks, trailers, and containers.
• Build, stack, and organize pallets for efficient storage and transportation.
• Move and maneuver pallets and goods throughout the facility.
• Load, unload, and stack pallets manually or with equipment.
• Inspect pallets for damage and repair, recycle, or remove as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area in compliance with OSHA regulations.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures at all times.
• Assist with inventory management, quality control, and general warehouse support.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisors.

Site-Specific Responsibilities:

• Sort, bale, stage, and properly store recyclable cardboard, plastics, and pallets.
• Empty recycling bins and remove recyclable materials from trailers, the yard, and designated building areas.
• Sweep trailers and maintain the truck yard, storage areas, and fence line free of debris and trash.
• Stack pallets and load recyclable materials onto designated trailers as directed.
• Perform other recycling, pallet-handling, and material-handling duties as assigned.

Additional Essential Functions:

• Ability to work independently with minimal or no supervision.
• Ability to be flexible and work at a fast pace.
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and coworkers with courtesy and respect.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to accept direction and constructive criticism.
• Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Ability to manually load, unload, and stack pallets as needed
• Ability to effectively multitask and manage multiple projects.
• Ability to contribute to the overall team effort including being consistently in uniform and on time.
• Ability to pay close attention to small details.
• Ability to read and write.

Physical Demands and Qualifications:

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and stooping while handling materials.
• Must be able to work in varying warehouse environments and temperatures, including exposure to noise, heat, cold, and indoor/outdoor conditions.
• Must be able to lift and/or carry up to 40 pounds frequently.
• Proof of prior forklift certification is a plus; and select candidates will be recertified to our company standards.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards related to warehouse operations.