Material Handler

Material Handler

JOB-10046873

Anticipated Start Date

June 29, 2026

Location

Holland, MI

Type of Employment

Contract Hire

Employer Info

O ur client is a leader in the industry of providing safe water treatment and sewage services, which is a priority for sustainability of humanity. Many infrastructure expenditures approved by Congress this past year provide job stability for employees that work in this industry. This client hires all full-time associates through temporary agencies, so our roles are typically temp-to-hire. This gives our candidates and the client an opportunity to ensure that this will be a good fit for full time role with their company. They have many locations nationally and there is an opportunity for advancement and provide benefits to their full-time employees. Safety is a priority for this client and they provide training and direction for all employees to ensure they are able to do their job safely.

Job Summary

T he Material Handler is responsible for maintaining the efficient flow of incoming and outgoing products throughout the facility. This role supports warehouse and production operations by receiving, storing, picking, packing, preparing, and distributing materials using both manual and automated material handling equipment, including forklifts.

Job Description

• Follow all workplace safety, quality, and housekeeping policies and procedures.
• Read production schedules, customer orders, work orders, shipping documents, and requisitions to determine materials to be moved or distributed.
  
• Move materials between receiving, storage, production, and shipping areas.
  
• Sort and place materials on racks, shelves, or bins according to established processes and product specifications.
  
• Pick, pack, and prepare customer orders for shipment, including larger or irregularly shaped packages.
  
• Assemble orders on pallets and prepare materials for transport.
  
• Mark and label materials with identifying information.
  
• Open and inspect containers, crates, bales, and shipments.
  
• Record and track inventory transactions, including quantities received and distributed.
  
• Weigh and count materials to ensure compliance with company standards.
  
• Enter inventory and shipment data into warehouse management systems.
  
• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
  
• Load and unload trailers containing palletized and non-palletized products.
  
• Support inventory management activities and material organization.
  
• Assist with facility consolidation efforts and movement of materials between locations as needed.
  
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Shift: 6am - 2:30pm or 7am - 3:30pm

Skills Required

• Ability to communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and management.
• Ability to read and interpret information within warehouse computer software systems.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety.
• Consistent and reliable work history.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred

• 5–10 years of warehouse, logistics, or material handling experience.
• Experience operating forklifts and automated material handling equipment.
• Experience with shipping, receiving, inventory control, and material preparation.
• Demonstrated longevity in previous positions.

Education

• High school diploma or GED

Pay Rate

• $18 - $27 per hour (Compensation will be offered within this posted range based on experience, skills, and market factors)

HirePower Personnel, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.