Material Handler

Material Handler / PackerThis role combines material handling and packing responsibilities in a warehouse and manufacturing environment, supporting the accurate processing, storage, and shipment of metal products. You will pick, stock, and restock materials, operate forklifts and overhead cranes, prepare and package orders to customer specifications, and complete required paperwork and computer data entry. The position primarily involves operating a forklift with heavy materials, along with pick/pack, inventory control, and shipping and receiving tasks on 2nd or 3rd shift (2:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m. or 10:00 p.m.–6:30 a.m., Monday through Friday).ResponsibilitiesWork efficiently while picking, pulling, and restocking materials to meet production and shipping requirements.Ensure stock tags, inventory labels, and material identifications are accurate and up to date.Perform daily cycle counts and support inventory control activities to maintain accurate stock levels.Prepare and pack items for shipment according to customer specifications, delivery dates, and bill-of-lading requirements.Assemble skids and other shipping containers as needed to safely secure materials for transport.Load and unload material from delivery trucks, ensuring safe handling and correct placement.Measure materials in raw, uncut form upon arrival using tape measures, micrometers, calipers, and other measuring tools, and verify gauge and dimensions.Enter measurement and inventory data into the computer system and generate tags to be placed on the appropriate material.Pull and stage materials according to the bill-of-lading and shipping documents, ensuring orders are complete and accurate.Perform dock audits to confirm the correct materials are staged and shipped to the appropriate customers.Obtain proof of identity from carriers and secure appropriate signatures on bills of lading and related shipping documents.Drive a fork truck (sit-down forklift) safely throughout the plant and warehouse to move heavy material and skids to designated areas.Operate an overhead crane safely to move material from machines to packaging or staging areas.Prepare packaging materials and maintain shipping supplies to support continuous shipping operations.Confirm material specifications on inventory tags for orders being shipped and ensure they match customer and internal requirements.Generate inventory tags for materials being received and enter tag data into the computer system for tracking.Maintain a clean, organized, and safe immediate work area throughout the shift.Use tools such as tape measures, micrometers, nibblers, calipers, and RF scanners with precision and care.Perform shipping and receiving tasks, including order picking, loading, inventory control, and light data entry.Strive to meet or exceed customer expectations in terms of accuracy, quality, and on-time shipment.Adhere to all safety rules, regulations, and quality standards at all times.Follow all handbook policies and procedures and operate with high integrity in all interactions.Communicate effectively with co-workers, customers, and suppliers to support smooth operations.Work independently on assigned tasks while accepting direction and feedback as needed.Essential SkillsHigh school diploma or equivalent.At least 1 year of recent material handler or warehouse experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.Minimum 2 years of experience in roles such as packer, warehouse worker, or general labor.Minimum 4 years of recent manufacturing-related work experience.At least 4 years of heavy forklift experience, including lifting up to approximately 4,000 pounds and handling thick metal sheets.Strong sit-down forklift skills with the ability to move heavy material safely on racks.Experience operating forklifts and moving heavy loads in a warehouse or manufacturing setting.Ability to measure using different tools, including tape measures, micrometers, calipers, and related instruments.Ability to read and calculate numbers and data, including basic math skills applied to measurements and inventory counts.Basic to intermediate computer skills, including data entry for inventory and shipping systems.Good written and oral communication skills for coordinating with team members and documenting work.Good organizational, problem solving, and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and priorities.Ability to work independently on assigned tasks while also accepting direction from supervisors.Ability to maintain high integrity and positive working relationships with co-workers, customers, and suppliers.Strong work ethic and self-motivation, with a focus on accuracy and reliability.Ability to safely move and handle heavy materials using forklifts, cranes, and lifting devices.Comfort working with hazardous machinery, sharp tools, and in proximity to moving objects, noise, heat, and humidity.Physical ability to stand over half of the time, use hands and fingers extensively, reach with hands and arms, bend, climb, and perform tasks that require close vision.Ability to lift up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds more than half of the time, and to push or pull 25–50 pounds frequently, sometimes with assistance or lifting devices.Additional Skills & QualificationsOne or more years of warehouse experience in a structured environment.Previous fork truck experience beyond the minimum requirements is beneficial.Metals industry experience, such as experience handling metal products or working in metal service centers, is preferred but not required.Experience with RF scanners for inventory control and order picking.Experience with pick/pack, receiving, and shipping operations in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.Experience in inventory control, including cycle counting and maintaining accurate stock records.Comfort with light data entry related to shipping, receiving, and inventory management.Ability to maintain a clean and organized work area and follow 5S or similar workplace organization practices.Experience working in environments with hazardous machinery, sharp tools, and moving equipment.Ability to kneel, crawl, twist, balance, and climb as needed to perform packing and material handling tasks.Ability to speak clearly and maintain effective verbal communication throughout the shift.Close vision capability (clear vision at 36 inches or less) for reading tags, labels, and measurement tools.Flexibility to work 2nd or 3rd shift schedules (2:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m. or 10:00 p.m.–6:30 a.m., Monday through Friday).Why Work Here?You will join a stable warehouse and manufacturing operation where your skills in material handling, packing, and forklift operation directly support customers in demanding industries. The environment values safety, precision, and teamwork, giving you the opportunity to work with advanced handling equipment and develop your technical and operational skills. You can expect consistent hours on 2nd or 3rd shift, clear expectations, and a culture that emphasizes integrity, reliability, and continuous improvement. The role offers the chance to build long-term experience in inventory control, shipping and receiving, and metals handling while contributing to a high-quality, customer-focused operation.Work EnvironmentThis role is based in a warehouse and manufacturing environment with good overall working conditions and frequent visual and auditory attention required to place tags on materials and monitor equipment. You will work primarily on 2nd shift (2:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m.) or 3rd shift (10:00 p.m.–6:30 a.m.), Monday through Friday. The position requires continuous use of computers for receiving and providing information, as well as regular operation of sit-down forklifts, overhead cranes, RF scanners, and various measuring tools such as tape measures, micrometers, nibblers, and calipers. You will frequently handle heavy metal materials, including lifting, pushing, and pulling weights up to 50 pounds, often with assistance or lifting devices. Physical activities include standing for more than half of the shift, extensive use of hands and fingers, reaching, bending, climbing, kneeling, twisting, balancing, and maintaining close vision for reading tags and measurements. The environment includes exposure to hazardous machinery, sharp tools, moving objects, noise, heat, and humidity. Reasonable accommodations may be available to