Material Handler - 1st Shift

Material Handler

Doherty Staffing Solutions is hiring Material Handlers for a manufacturing company in Estherville, IA. In this role, you’ll help keep materials and finished goods moving efficiently throughout production, warehouse, packaging, and shipping areas while maintaining accurate inventory. If you enjoy hands-on warehouse work and want reliable weekday hours with weekly pay, this job could be a great fit. Read below for more information!

What You'll Do as a Material Handler:

• Maintain accurate inventory by placing materials in assigned locations and completing required system transactions
• Move inventory from receiving locations to assigned stock, production, or manufacturing areas
• Replenish Normal Bins to support production, shipping, and customer order fulfillment
• Move finished goods from production or packaging areas to assigned stock, overflow, or shipping staging areas
• Perform cycle counts and inventory adjustments to maintain accurate records
• Coordinate with Shipping, Manufacturing, and Purchasing to resolve inventory or process issues
• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other required material-handling equipment

What You Need to Bring to the Material Handler Role:

• At least 1 year of experience working with inventory and material handling in a mid-sized manufacturing environment
• At least 1 year of forklift operating experience and ability to complete company-required forklift certification
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and standard inventory management practices
• Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds, with mechanical or two-person assistance used for heavier items when appropriate
• Ability to frequently stand and walk throughout the shift and regularly bend, reach, twist, climb, and perform repetitive motions
• Ability to work safely in a manufacturing and warehouse environment around machinery, moving equipment, varying temperatures, and moderate-to-high noise levels
• Strong communication, basic computer, problem-solving, and organizational skills

Why You'll Like Working with Doherty Staffing Solutions

Enjoy weekly pay, access to health coverage options through Benefits in a Card (including preventative and minimum value plans), and temp-to-hire opportunities for long-term stability where applicable. As a family-owned company with over 45 years in business, we pride ourselves on providing personalized support through a local, dedicated recruiter and maintaining a strong reputation backed by positive online ratings. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, welcoming candidates from all backgrounds and experiences.