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Experienced Warehouse Manufacturing Industrial Material Handler
Join VEKA and become part of a fast-paced manufacturing and distribution team where safety, accuracy, and productivity drive our success.
VEKA is seeking an experienced Warehouse Manufacturing Industrial Material Handler to support our busy warehouse operations. This position is ideal for candidates who have previous experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment and are comfortable handling large, heavy materials while working in a dynamic, high-volume setting.
What You'll Do
- Accurately pick, stage, and prepare customer orders using pick lists and warehouse management procedures.
- Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
- Move, organize, and relocate warehouse steel racks – 5 large and 9 half steel racks, pallets, and industrial materials throughout the facility.
- Handle long-length and heavy steel racks 17’ to 19’ long, commonly found in a manufacturing environment.
- Load and unload trucks while ensuring product quality and damage-free handling.
- Verify materials against order requirements and maintain inventory accuracy.
- Deliver materials to internal departments and production areas as required.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment.
- Follow all company safety procedures, operating standards, and quality requirements.
What We're Looking For
- Minimum 5 years of warehouse order picking, material handling, or shipping/receiving experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Previous forklift operating experience required; forklift certification preferred.
- Experience handling oversized, heavy, or industrial materials.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse with changing priorities.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to order accuracy.
- Dependable, safety-focused, and able to work independently as well as within a team.
- Good communication and problem-solving skills.
- Not afraid to speak up and help resolve issues and/or ask questions when help is needed.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds occasionally with team lifting.
- Ability to push, pull, carry, and move heavy industrial materials throughout the workday.
- Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, reach, climb stairs, and perform repetitive motions for extended periods.
- Comfortable working in a busy warehouse environment with continuous material movement and forklift traffic.
- Comfortable working outside as needed during all four seasons we experience here in SW PA.