Material Handler - 1st shift

Material Handler - 1st Shift

Martinsville, VA 24112

Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Industrial Job Number: 55393276 Pay Rate: $16.00 / hour

Job Title: Material Handler 1st shift 6:15am to 2:15pm

Pay - $16.00

Position Summary

The Material Handler supports daily warehouse operations by moving, staging, picking, packing, and preparing apparel products for shipment. This role plays a key part in ensuring inventory is handled accurately, safely, and efficiently while meeting productivity and quality standards in a fast-paced distribution environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Pick, pack, sort, and stage apparel orders according to work instructions and customer requirements
• Load and unload cartons or pallets from trailers, conveyors, or staging areas
• Move product throughout the facility using pallet jacks, carts, or other material handling equipment
• Accurately scan items and locations using RF scanners or warehouse systems
• Verify quantities, styles, sizes, and SKUs to ensure order accuracy
• Build pallets and prepare shipments for outbound delivery
• Assist with receiving, putaway, replenishment, and inventory counts as needed
• Inspect products and packaging for visible damage or discrepancies and report issues promptly
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Meet productivity, quality, and attendance expectations
• Follow all safety policies, SOPs, and operational guidelines
• Support other warehouse functions (including VAS, picking, packing, or sorting) during peak periods

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Previous warehouse or distribution experience preferred (apparel experience a plus)
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions with strong attention to detail
• Basic computer or RF scanner experience preferred
• Dependable, team-oriented, and quality focused
• Willingness to work flexible schedules, including overtime during peak seasons

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 4050 lbs with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to push, pull, and move product throughout the facility
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced warehouse environment