Warehouse Material Handler II

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $23.00/hr.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Impact Housing (IH) is a vertically integrated modular design-builder and developer headquartered in Southern California.

Our mission is to continuously evolve the worlds most sophisticated and efficient housing delivery system. We pursue this mission by reimagining every element of how multifamily projects are designed, manufactured, and builtdriving down costs, shortening schedules, and expanding access to high-quality housing for the people who need it most, whether through LIHTC or unsubsidized projects.

To date this decade, the IH team has built or is actively developing close to 1,500 modular units demonstrating a scalable, repeatable path to affordability. With the capability to produce approximately 1,000 units per year today, IH is expanding to meet growing demand in San Diego, Los Angeles, and beyond.

We are now entering the next stage of our growth and strengthening every team across the company to achieve our next set of goals. We plan to manufacture and build more than 10,000 units through 2030. To accomplish this, we are implementing the Lean Standard Model company-wide; deploying AI at every level of the company; and positioning IH as a national thought leader in modular development.

The foundation for our success is firmly in place. Join us as we scale our operations, transition into a higher-capacity manufacturing facility powered by smart automation and robotics, expand our production capacity by more than 3x in the Western U.S., and prepare for future national growth.

POSITION SUMMARY

Impact Housing is seeking an experienced Material Handler II to serve as a senior member of our Warehouse & Materials team. This role is responsible for coordinating daily warehouse operations, ensuring inventory accuracy, supporting production schedules, and maintaining the efficient flow of materials throughout the manufacturing process.

In addition to performing advanced warehouse and inventory functions, the Material Handler II provides guidance and support to Material Handler I team members, assists with training, helps prioritize daily warehouse activities, and serves as the acting Warehouse & Materials Supervisor when needed.

The ideal candidate is a dependable warehouse professional with strong inventory management skills, ERP experience, and the ability to lead by example in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Warehouse Operations

• Coordinate daily warehouse activities to support production priorities.
• Receive, inspect, and verify incoming materials against purchase orders and shipping documentation.
• Safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• Store, organize, and transport materials throughout the facility.
• Ensure proper material identification, labeling, and traceability.
• Maintain warehouse organization, cleanliness, and 5S standards.

Inventory Management

• Perform advanced inventory transactions in NetSuite ERP.
• Monitor inventory accuracy and investigate discrepancies.
• Conduct cycle counts and assist with inventory reconciliations and audits.
• Maintain FIFO inventory practices.
• Verify inventory locations and material availability to support production schedules.

Production Support

• Coordinate material replenishment for production lines.
• Prioritize material movement based on manufacturing demands.
• Communicate material shortages and inventory concerns with Production, Purchasing, Engineering, and Quality.
• Help ensure uninterrupted material flow throughout manufacturing operations.

Team Support

• Provide day-to-day guidance and technical support to Material Handler I employees.
• Assist with training and onboarding new team members.
• Help assign daily warehouse tasks and priorities.
• Promote safe work practices and reinforce warehouse procedures.
• Serve as acting Warehouse & Materials Supervisor during planned or unplanned absences.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in warehouse, inventory control, or manufacturing operations.
• Experience coordinating warehouse activities and supporting production operations.
• Previous leadership or lead warehouse experience preferred.
• Experience with NetSuite or another ERP system preferred.

Required Skills

• Advanced forklift operation
• Inventory management and reconciliation
• ERP systems (NetSuite preferred)
• Production material planning and replenishment
• Inventory audits and cycle counting
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration
• Leadership and employee coaching
• Time management and decision-making
• Continuous improvement mindset

Certifications

• Current Forklift Certification required.
• Lean Manufacturing, CPIM, or other warehouse/logistics certifications are a plus.

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Stand and walk for extended periods.
• Frequently bend, kneel, reach, and climb as needed.
• Lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Operate forklifts throughout the workday.

This position works in a manufacturing environment with regular exposure to forklifts, production equipment, moving machinery, dust, noise, and varying temperatures. Required PPE must be worn at all times.

COMPENSATION

• Starting at $23.00/hr.
• Health benefits, Medical Dental, FSA, HSA
• Vacation
• Sick time
• Holiday pay
• Ownership of company equity
• 401K Retirement Plan

NOTE

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Impact Housing is an equal opportunity employer, drug-free workplace, complies with ADA regulations and does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, color, religion, national origin, medical condition, pregnancy, sex, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

For more information about Impact Housing, visit ihousing.us.