Description

The material handler works under general supervision to load and unload materials in the yard or on‑site, assembling load packages for delivery to customer job sites. Duties include moving pallets, trucks, and customer vehicles, securing loads with strapping, bracing or padding, and ensuring each load is balanced and safe for transport. The role also requires reading work orders, operating hand trucks, electric dollies, forklifts, and using hand tools to open containers and attach identifying tags.

• Load and unload materials from pallets, trucks, and customer vehicles, securing them with straps, bracing, or padding.
• Build load packages by selecting appropriate weight, composition, and placement to ensure balanced, safe hauling.
• Follow work orders or oral instructions to identify materials for movement.
• Transport materials using hand trucks, electric dollies, forklifts, or other devices.
• Open containers, units, and slings using steel cutters, crowbars, or other hand tools.
• Attach tags or labels to materials for accurate identification.
• Observe all safety procedures, attend safety meetings, and recommend improvements.
• Count items and verify quantities against prepared lists.
• Operate forklifts with required certification.

Requirements

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and at least three months of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Forklift operator certification is required, along with manual dexterity, the ability to read and write work orders, and knowledge of safety procedures for materials handling. Competencies include understanding product weight and handling requirements, counting items against lists, and applying common‑sense instructions.

Work is performed in a production or yard environment with temperature variations, hazardous chemicals, mechanical parts, equipment noise, and dust. Employees must frequently lift and carry up to 25 pounds and occasionally handle up to 80 pounds, and may need to climb, push, or kneel during tasks. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.

• Apply knowledge of product weight, shape, and handling requirements.
• Use manual dexterity and simple hand tools for labeling and packaging tasks.
• Maintain common‑sense understanding to follow detailed written or oral instructions.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance