Material Handler

Job Description

Job Description

United Direct Solutions is looking for a full time Material Handler. The position would be Monday- Friday 7:30AM- 4:00PM. 

Pay: $21.00 per hour

** Must be certified-  pallet jacks and forklifts

United Direct Solutions has facilities in Louisville, KY and Cincinnati, OH , employs hundreds of individual workers and their hard work does not go unappreciated or unrewarded. Here are just a few benefits you will find as an employee:

• Competitive Pay
• Clean and Climate Controlled Facility
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance; Life Insurance; 401(K)
• Career Development/Mentorship Opportunities
• Quick and Steady Advancement
• United Direct Solutions, former United Mail named Best Workplace 2020 by Printing Industries of America
• United Direct Solutions, formerly United Mail 40 Years of Commitment to Employees

Position Summary

The Material Handler is responsible for the efficient movement, sorting, staging, and handling of mail, printed materials, and postal products throughout the production and distribution process. This role ensures that materials are properly received, organized, transported, and prepared for mailing while maintaining accuracy, productivity, and quality standards. The Material Handler works closely with production, shipping, and postal operations teams to support timely delivery and customer satisfaction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and move materials, supplies, and finished mail products throughout the facility.
• Load and unload trucks, trailers, pallets, and containers safely and efficiently.
• Stage materials for production and mailing operations according to schedules and priorities.
• Sort, organize, and distribute postal trays, tubs, sacks, and other mailing containers.
• Operate material handling equipment, including pallet jacks, forklifts, and other warehouse equipment-Must be certified
• Assist with preparing mail for shipment in accordance with USPS and company standards.
• Verify quantities, identify discrepancies, and report inventory or shipping issues.
• Maintain accurate records of material movement, shipments, and inventory transactions.
• Ensure work areas remain clean, organized, and compliant with safety regulations.
• Follow all company policies, quality standards, and postal regulations.
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to meet daily production and shipping deadlines.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support operational needs.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous warehouse, logistics, material handling, manufacturing, or postal operations experience preferred.
• Forklift certification - Required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work in a fast-paced production and logistics environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions and shipping documentation.
• Basic math and inventory tracking skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and supervisors.
• Dependable, punctual, and safety-conscious.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and reach for extended periods.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment safely.
• Ability to work in a warehouse and production environment with varying temperatures and noise levels.

Work Environment

• Manufacturing, warehouse, and postal processing environment.
• Regular exposure to moving machinery, powered industrial equipment, and production materials.
• May require overtime, weekends, or flexible scheduling to meet production and mailing deadlines.