Material Handling Specialist

Material Handler II

We are looking for an experienced material handler responsible to help oversee and perform a wide range of advanced material handling tasks. You will focus on optimizing materials flow, inventory management, leading the team, and improving processes within the warehouse or logistics facility.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Expertly and safely handle a wide variety of materials, supplies, and products, including the use of advanced equipment like forklifts, cranes, and automated systems
• Manage and optimize inventory levels, conduct regular cycle counts, and maintain accurate records, minimizing discrepancies.
• Oversee order picking, packing, and labeling processes, ensuring high accuracy, on-time shipments, and efficient order consolidation.
• Lead the organization and optimization of the warehouse layout for maximum space utilization and accessibility.
• Conduct thorough inspections of materials and products for damage, defects, or quality issues, and manage the disposition of non-conforming items.
• Operate, maintain, and perform advanced troubleshooting and maintenance on material handling equipment.
• Manage detailed paperwork, including bills of lading, inventory reports, material receipts, and other necessary records.
• Promote and enforce safety protocols and best practices within the team and contribute to the development of safety programs.
• Lead, coordinate, and mentor Material Handler Level I team members, ensuring efficient workflow and professional development.
• Identify and address complex materials-related issues and contribute to process improvements and cost reduction initiatives
• Develop and deliver training programs to onboard and educate new material handling team members.
• Identify areas for process improvement and actively participate in implementing efficiency enhancements.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Expertise in operating a wide range of material handling equipment and advanced knowledge of inventory management systems.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing inventory, conducting cycle counts, and maintaining precise records
• Strong commitment to safety protocols and the ability to lead safety initiatives
• Proven ability to lead, coordinate, and mentor a team, providing guidance and professional development.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities for complex materials management challenges.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in materials handling or a similar role in a warehouse.
• Experience with NetSuite ERP (Oracle) preferred.
• RF scanning inventory system experience preferred.
• A minimum of 2 years of certified forklift experience as well as reach truck experience.

Work Environment

The work environment may include exposure to manufacturing machinery and potentially noisy conditions. The temperature inside a warehouse can vary. Some warehouses are climate-controlled, while others may not be.

Physical Requirements

• The teammate will frequently lift on average 30lbs throughout the course of a shift, ability to lift up 50 lbs occasionally.
• The teammate will be required to stand for extended periods of time.
• The teammate will be required to frequently bend and/ or twist throughout the course of a shift.
• Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity are often necessary, especially for tasks like for assembly of smaller components.