Material Handler

Material Handler

The Material Handler safely and efficiently moves, stores, and ships materials within a high-volume manufacturing and warehouse environment. This role loads and unloads trucks, manages shipping documentation, monitors inventory accuracy, and supports process improvements to increase operational efficiency. The position requires consistent, reliable attendance, the ability to work independently, and a strong commitment to safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks safely and efficiently using forklifts, hand jacks, and electric pallet jacks.
• Manage shipping documentation and paperwork to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulations.
• Track shipment progress, proactively address delivery issues, and communicate status as needed.
• Maintain compliance with shipping regulations, including DOT and customs requirements.
• Monitor inventory levels and stock accuracy to support production and shipping needs.
• Identify and resolve inventory discrepancies in a timely and accurate manner.
• Manage stock rotation and monitor expiration dates to minimize waste and ensure product quality.
• Analyze shipping and material handling metrics to identify areas for process improvement.
• Implement process optimization strategies to increase efficiency, accuracy, and throughput.
• Perform picking, packing, general labor, and other warehouse tasks as needed.
• Use various hand and electrical tools and equipment safely and correctly.
• Follow all safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment at all times.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Work independently while meeting deadlines and production requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support warehouse and manufacturing operations.

Essential Skills

• Forklift certification required.
• Prior experience operating a forklift in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Manufacturing experience preferred, with 24 years of experience in a similar material handling role.
• Experience operating hand jacks and electric pallet jacks preferred.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and inventory handling.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to read, write, hear, see, and speak clearly.
• Ability to work independently and perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Consistently excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to stand for the duration of the shift.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs continuously and up to 74 lbs frequently.
• Ability to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, reach above shoulder level, kneel, balance, push, pull, twist, and perform repetitive and robotic motions continuously.
• Ability to use both feet on a continuous basis.
• Ability to use both hands for simple and firm grasping, fine manipulation, and repetitive actions on a continuous basis.
• Ability to read computer screens and other electronic devices as part of daily tasks.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with inventory, picking, packing, and general labor in a warehouse or manufacturing setting.
• Familiarity with shipping regulations, including DOT and customs requirements.
• Ability to analyze shipping and inventory metrics to identify process improvements.
• Comfort working in areas with fluctuating temperatures.
• Demonstrated commitment to working safely and following safety procedures.
• Ability to adapt to changing job assignments and varying physical demands.
• Willingness and ability to work overtime, alternate schedules, and weekends as needed.
• Comfort using various hand and electrical tools and equipment.

Why Work Here?

You join a stable, 24/7 operation that offers a clear path from contract to permanent employment, with eligibility for benefits after the contract period. The workplace promotes from within, providing opportunities to grow your skills and advance your career over time. You work in a union environment that supports structure and consistency, and you have access to overtime opportunities that can increase your earnings. Safety is a core value, and you receive the training and protective equipment needed to perform your job confidently and securely.

Work Environment

This role is based in a busy manufacturing and warehouse facility that operates 24/7 with approximately 170 permanent employees and around 30 temporary workers. The environment is not climate controlled, so temperatures may fluctuate throughout the year. The facility runs multiple schedules, including 12-hour shifts (such as 3 days on, 3 days off, followed by 2 days on, 2 days off) and up to 12-hour shifts Monday through Friday with 8-hour shifts on Saturdays. Employees must be able to work a 3rd shift schedule (for example, 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., Sunday through Thursday) and must be willing to work alternate schedules and overtime, including early mornings, nights, and weekends, while maintaining punctuality. The work requires standing for extended periods, frequent lifting, continuous use of hands and feet, and repetitive movements. You will use forklifts, hand jacks, electric pallet jacks, and various hand and electrical tools. Safety is a top priority, and personal protective equipment is required, including steel-toed or safety footwear, safety glasses, hearing protection, cut-resistant safety gloves, hair nets, and beard nets where applicable.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Phoenixville, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.68 - $21.68/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)