What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Handler position at Sharps Medical Waste Services?
Description
Come join the largest independent Medical Waste Service Provider in the country for an exciting position! We provide excellent customer service to local hospitals and healthcare professionals and represent one of the most prominent companies in the Medical Waste Industry. Join an economically stable industry that offers long-term career development across 35 locations.
As a Material Handler, you will play a key role in supporting daily warehouse and production operations by receiving, stocking, organizing, and moving raw materials and finished goods throughout the facility. You will help maintain accurate inventory, pull materials for production and shipping, and ensure the warehouse remains clean, safe, and organized. This role includes paid training, company-provided uniforms, leading health benefits, tuition reimbursement, and vacation/PTO after 90 days making this a strong opportunity to grow within an essential, mission-driven industry.
Key Responsibilities
- Use pallet jacks to safely load and unload materials from trucks.
- Receive, stock, and organize incoming materials daily.
- Pull materials and work orders as required to support production operations.
- Restock excess materials in designated warehouse locations.
- Create inventory tags for raw materials and ensure tags are properly attached.
- Pull and stage finished goods for shipping as required.
- Maintain organized shelves, pallet areas, and warehouse storage locations.
- Remove empty pallets from shelves and sort and stack them neatly in designated areas.
- Empty and clean waste receptacles throughout the warehouse.
- Sweep and clean warehouse floors and work areas.
- Maintain cleanliness around dumpsters and compactors.
- Follow all company safety procedures, policies, rules, and regulations.
- Ensure designated facility doors are secured and locked nightly.
- Work closely with production, warehouse, and shipping team members to support daily operations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- 0–2 years of warehouse, material handling, shipping/receiving, inventory, or manufacturing experience preferred.
- Experience using a pallet jack preferred.
- Ability to safely load, unload, move, and organize materials.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to follow inventory procedures and accurately identify materials.
- Ability to work safely and efficiently in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
- Dependable, punctual, and able to work effectively as part of a team.
- Ability to perform physical duties including standing, walking, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting throughout the shift.
- Ability to work overtime or weekends as business needs require.
- Must pass a background check, drug screening, and any required healthcare screenings.
Why Join Sharps
Sharps Medical Waste Services offers a mission-driven, collaborative environment where employees contribute directly to meaningful operational impact. In this role, you will play a central part in maintaining financial integrity, supporting audits, and enabling data-driven decisions that help Sharps grow and scale responsibly. You will gain exposure to cross-functional operations and the opportunity to help implement innovative finance processes.
EEO Statement:
Sharps Medical Waste Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.