Material Handler - 1st Shift (SEASONAL)

Amerhart is currently hiring for 2 Seasonal Material Handlers for our Sun Prairie facility. This seasonal assignment will last from June - September 2026.

1st shift hours are from 7:30am till work is finished for the day. (CST)

Perks Of Working At Specialty Building Products

• Company-Paid Life Insurance & Disability
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Short Term Disability
• Hourly Pay Rate of $18-19/hour
  
  

Position Summary

The primary responsibility of this position is to perform all duties associated with shipping, receiving, and stocking warehouse material. As a member of the Operations team, offering to help others when the workload demands, treating teammates with respect and care and performing work in a safe manner according to safety policies and procedures is critical.

Essential Functions

Unload common carrier trucks and railroad cars and replenish product in the designated location in the warehouse.

Pick orders using a forklift until the order is completely filled. Report any problems such as shortages or damaged material, etc. Inquire with sales team member when orders cannot be shipped as ordered and make changes as directed by sales.

Use handheld scanner when receiving product, picking orders, loading trucks and cycle counting in accordance with Warehouse Management System (WMS) processes.

Collaborate with Warehouse Management System (WMS) Coordinator on questions and updates.

Band, wrap and prepare material for safe shipping.

Arrange orders on trucks according to safe weight distribution practices.

Follow safety procedures and policies when performing warehouse duties.

Performance Of Miscellaneous Functions

 Fill orders for incoming customers.

 Perform routine maintenance work such as cleaning warehouses/yard.

 Inspect the forklift prior to daily operation to avoid equipment problems and malfunctions in accordance with OSHA regulations.

 Cross train and back-up others in warehouse.

Personal Attributes and Skills

 Strong initiative, self-starter with a continuous-improvement mindset

 Strong verbal and written communication skills

 Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a cross-functional team environment.

 Working knowledge and techniques associated with organizing and setting priorities.

Qualifications

 Forklift experience is a plus.

 Neat and clean appearance.

 Proven ability to work as a member of a team.

Eligible applicants can be 17 years of age or older.

Specialty Building Products is the leading distributor of specialty building products in North America. SBP operates under the brands U.S. LUMBER, Alexandria Moulding, REEB, DW Distribution, Millwork Sales, Amerhart, and OrePac. SBP serves the entire United States and 8 provinces in Canada from over 61 locations. Here at SBP we are a people first organization, our team is built upon strong culture and standards for success. We value your perspective and want to learn more about you with a commitment to laying the foundation for you to build a successful career with us. Join us and EVOLVE your future at Specialty Building Products!

We are proud to have the best team in our industry. We have experienced a tremendous amount of growth as a company. This growth has served not only our customer base but has also provided significant opportunities for advancement amongst our employees.

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Amerhart is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy not to discriminate in hiring and employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, military status, genetic information, or other protected class status in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.