Material Handling Specialist

Material HandlerHRforGrowth® is engaged as the talent acquisition partner to conduct this search on behalf of a client organization that is hiring for this role. Our client is seeking a Material Handler to join their rapidly growing team. The Material Handler is responsible for accurately moving, locating, and storing materials using a forklift or other powered equipment. The ideal candidate is a team player and has previous warehouse/manufacturing experience.Key Results AreasSafe & efficient operation of all the power-operated equipment that requires certificationAccurately pick and pack items for shipment, potentially with a forkliftComplete required paperwork and project time-tracking documentationEnsure all items not needed short term are restocked according to established proceduresAssist with contacting freight couriers to schedule pick-ups and deliveriesLabel and prepare items for shipment and load and unload trucks as neededUpdate the Warehouse Management system with transactionsPerform daily safety checklist and standard battery charging proceduresAssist team members in meeting and exceeding customer expectationsUpdate supervisor and team lead on issues or concernsMaintain a clean, organized, and safe work areaSkills & QualificationsHigh School Diploma or GED or three years of relevant warehouse experience requiredPrevious warehouse or manufacturing experience is requiredCurrent forklift certification or the ability to become certified within 30 days requiredMust be able to read and understand written and verbal instructionsStrong attention to detailAble to lift up to 40 pounds alone and greater weights in a team-lift environmentCapable of lifting, carrying, bending, stretching, and standing for long periodsAble to climb ladders as neededAbout HRforGrowth: HRforGrowth is a full-service HR and talent partner built to support companies that are scaling, transforming, or navigating change. HRFG is globally recognized for delivering quality, speed, and cost-effective talent solutions across every level of the workforce. Through its global talent acquisition practice, HRforGrowth applies world class rigor and precision to identifying exceptional professional and executive talent on behalf of its clients — from temporary staffing to permanent hourly workers through to placing C-suite executives. HRforGrowth is presenting this opportunity in its capacity as the retained search partner and does not serve as the employer of record for this position. Equal Employment Opportunity: In its recruiting and search practices, HRforGrowth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity, and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. HRforGrowth endeavors to advise the hiring organization to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws — including those enforced by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) — in its hiring decisions, terms of employment, and workplace practices.