What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Handler position at Varstaff?
About the Job: In this role, you will play a crucial part in fulfillment center operations at our Rocket Park (LC36) facility. You will handle incoming shipments, manage inventory, operate heavy material-handling equipment, and maintain accurate records within our inventory management system. Operating within an active construction and development site with heightened hazards, you will drive continuous improvement by identifying operational roadblocks, supporting root-cause analysis, and maintaining rigorous quality control and safety standards across all workflow stages.
Shift Details & Schedule
Shift: B Shift | Monday – Thursday, 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM
- Work Location: LC36 (Rocket Park)
What We’re Looking For: Education & Experience
2 years of experience in Fulfillment Center Operations, specifically within receiving and inventory functions.
Experience in inventory counting, receiving, packing, put-away, picking/kitting, or shipping.
Proven experience operating heavy equipment (PIT) and forklifts in a fulfillment or material handling environment.
Strong communication, mathematical, and analytical skills to collect data, solve operational issues, and maintain data accuracy.
Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, high-hazard construction site environment while maintaining a safety-first mindset.
Must-Have Skills
Equipment Operation: Required prior forklift experience and proficiency with heavy machinery/PIT equipment (e.g., electronic pallet jacks, reach-trucks, turret-trucks).
Site Security & Badging: Ability to obtain and maintain a DBIDS badge.
Receiving & Quality Control: Ability to unload shipments, visually inspect incoming packages against standard operating procedures (SOPs), and execute quality control checks.
Inventory & Systems Management: Hands-on experience navigating inventory software, conducting storage audits, systematically documenting receipts, and deriving inventory requirements from Bills of Materials (BOM).
Packaging & Staging: Expertise in identifying packaging requirements, wrapping, labeling, marking, and securely staging materials to avoid loss or damage.
Physical & Safety Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. regularly and strict commitment to site safety protocols, hazards, and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
Nice-to-Have Skills (Preferred)
Warehouse, receiving, or inventory experience within the aerospace or automotive industries.
Active forklift certification.
Salary : $35,291 - $44,726