Warehouse Material Handler

Job Description

Job Description

Warehouse Material Handler

Indianapolis, IN | Contract

Pay: $20.00

2nd shift Operations (2pm-10:30pm)

Weekly Full-Time Work

Payday is every Friday

Position Summary

Eclipse is hiring material handlers for a container management and warehousing operation on Indianapolis’s west side. The facility cleans, sorts, repairs, stores, and delivers the returnable containers that keep automotive assembly plants running. You’ll receive, sort, and ship material alongside a team that includes forklift operators, with a real path to be considered for full-time hire.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Receive inbound trucks. Direct drivers to the correct dock doors, unload in the receiving area with forklift operators, and confirm quantities, item numbers, and paperwork.
• Label and store material. Apply labels with item numbers, descriptions, and receiving dates, and move material into storage areas.
• Sort returnable containers. Separate totes, trays, pallets, lids, and racks, move them to their designated areas, and clean dunnage.
• Pick and ship orders. Pull orders, double-check what’s been picked, shrink-wrap and tag outbound pallets, load trucks, and prepare bills of lading (BOLs).

Safety & Compliance

• Enforce all company safety policies and OSHA standards.
• Ensure proper use of cleaning chemicals, equipment, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Report facility maintenance issues, equipment damage, or safety hazards immediately.
• Assist with emergency response procedures when required.
• Maintain compliance with all warehouse operating procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two or more years of warehouse experience preferred.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts based on event schedules.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong leadership and team-building skills.
• Excellent communication and conflict resolution abilities.
• Working knowledge of OSHA safety standards, proper PPE use, and safe equipment handling.
• Accurately retrieving and preparing items according to customer orders
• Efficiently loading and unloading goods while documenting inventory movements
• Efficient use of software for tracking stock, optimizing bin locations, and reporting
• Collaborating effectively with colleagues to maintain workflow and resolve problems 
• Ensuring accurate order fulfillment, inventory counts, and shipment documentation 
• Prioritizing tasks to meet tight deadlines in fast-paced shifts 
• Reacting efficiently to operational challenges or changing priorities 
• Ability to quickly acquire new knowledge, whether for technology, equipment, or processes 

Requirements

• Valid identification for I-9 verification and authorization to work in the U.S.
• Ability to pass a background check and 5-panel drug screen (misdemeanors are OK)
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Frequently bend, kneel, climb stairs, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Push and pull carts, equipment, and supplies.
• Steel-toed shoes and safety glasses are required at all times; gloves are required when handling parts
• Dress code: pants with no holes or rips; no loose-fitting clothing or hoodies

Performance Expectations

• Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain consistent attendance, punctuality, and adherence to schedules; demonstrate a strong work ethic.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, co-workers, and other departments; support peers in meeting operational goals
• Maintain clean, organized workspaces, follow instructions accurately, and uphold company standards in appearance, behavior, and interactions
• Spanish speaking preferred

Core Competencies

• Accountability
• Communication
• Attention to Detail
• Teamwork
• Problem Solving
• Time Management
• Physical Stamina & Endurance
• Safety Awareness
• Integrity

Work Environment

In this warehouse, culture revolves around collaboration and mutual support. Peer-to-peer assistance is common, whether coaching new staff on equipment operation or stepping in to resolve last-minute order changes, fostering a sense of belonging and collective responsibility.