Material Handling Specialist

Material Handler

The Material Handler is responsible for supporting production and warehouse operations through the movement, storage, organization, and replenishment of inventory and materials. This position plays a critical role in maintaining accurate inventory, ensuring materials are available when needed, and supporting the efficient flow of products throughout our 200,000-square-foot manufacturing and warehouse facility.

At Litania Sports Group, our brandsGill and Porterhave been recognized as industry leaders in track & field, basketball, and volleyball for over 100 years. Our team takes pride in producing world-class equipment used at championship events across the globe.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Move, store, restock, and rotate inventory throughout the warehouse and production areas.
• Ensure materials are placed in correct storage locations and inventory bins.
• Read work orders and production schedules to determine material requirements.
• Deliver materials and supplies to production areas to support manufacturing operations.
• Load, unload, and transport materials using forklifts, pallet jacks, overhead cranes, and other material handling equipment.
• Sort, organize, and stage materials for production and shipment.
• Record inventory movements and maintain accurate inventory records.
• Verify materials, quantities, and locations using bar code scanning and inventory systems.
• Assist with receiving, stocking, and warehouse organization activities.
• Inspect materials and report inventory discrepancies or damaged products.
• Safely operate material handling equipment and follow all company safety procedures.
• Support other warehouse and manufacturing functions as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Proficient computer skills, including ERP systems, Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Minimum 3 years of manufacturing or warehouse experience.
• Current forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Ability to work in a drug-free workplace and pass required screenings.

Preferred

• Bar code scanning experience.
• Overhead crane operation experience or ability to obtain certification within 30 days of hire.
• Fabrication or welding experience.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to bend, squat, kneel, reach, push, pull, and lift throughout the shift.
• Ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs. and occasionally lift heavier items with assistance.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts, overhead cranes, and other material handling equipment.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing and warehouse environment with varying temperatures and noise levels.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

Compensation & Benefits

Position Type: Full-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt

Hourly Rate: $18.00 $21.00 per hour.

Schedule: Monday Friday, 6:30 AM 3:00 PM, with overtime as required.

Benefits: All full-time employees are eligible for health, dental, vision, STD, LTD, Basic Life, voluntary life, and 401(k) match up to 6%.

Litania Sports Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.