What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Handler position at Walpole Outdoors LLC?
Description
Fencing, Gate & Pergola Experts
Since 1933, Walpole Outdoors has been the standard for handcrafted outdoor products, meeting the needs of homeowners and professionals alike with an unsurpassed variety of styles and custom designs.
Today, Walpole maintains its position as a premier outdoor living space company through a commitment to working with customers and by applying new techniques and technologies to ensure that the end result exceeds their expectations.
Join Our Team!
Our team is made up of the best in the industry—and we’re looking for motivated individuals to grow with us! If you bring a strong work ethic, are eager to learn new skills, and are looking for a career with long-term potential, this could be the opportunity for you.
The Material Handler / Logistics Coordinator plays a key role in supporting the day-to-day operations of Walpole’s Foxboro branch. This position is responsible for the safe storage, handling, and organization of inventory, as well as providing administrative and logistical support to the Customer Experience Manager (CEM). The ideal candidate is reliable, detail-oriented, professional, and customer-focused.
Requirements
Warehouse & Yard Operations
- Operate forklifts (training provided) to load and unload trailers and trucks
- Organize and maintain the display yard, including proper disposal of debris
- Ensure products are stored safely and protected from weather
- Coordinate dumpster removal as needed
Inventory Management
- Receive and process incoming products in both physical inventory and Walpole’s ERP system (Sage)
- Conduct weekly cycle counts to ensure accurate inventory records
- Process material transfers and requisition necessary supplies (e.g., hardware, concrete)
Order Fulfillment & Customer Coordination
- Assist with scheduling and fulfilling Selections (small product) orders
- Contact customers to coordinate warehouse pickups, deliveries, and installations
- Schedule product deliveries to local showrooms
- Use Salesforce to manage scheduling and close out completed orders
- Pick and stage Selections orders for dispatch
Administrative Support
- Assist with reviewing and auditing employee timecards, as requested by the CEM
- Provide general administrative support to ensure smooth branch operations
Skills and Qualifications
- Willingness to learn and operate small and large forklifts (training provided)
- Basic data entry skills (training provided)
- Strong communication skills and a customer-focused mindset
- Dependable, proactive, and positive attitude
- High level of integrity, accountability, and professionalism
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Life Insurance
- Paid time off
Walpole Outdoors is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.