Warehouse Assistant / Material Handler

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Warehouse Assistant to join our team. In this role, you will be the assistant to our Assembly department head, ensuring our internal team has the supplies they need and our inventory systems remain completely accurate. Your primary focus will be safely moving heavy inventory, retrieving materials for production employees, and officially receiving incoming shipments into our barcode scanning system.

Key Responsibilities

• Material Movement & Pallet Logistics: Safely transport raw materials, bulk inventory, and finished products throughout the facility using pallet jacks, hand trucks, or forklifts.
• Internal Employee Support: Actively fulfill internal material requests by locating, pulling, and delivering required parts and supplies directly to production workstations or team members.
• POS Inventory Receiving: Unload inbound shipping trucks, inspect all incoming boxes for transport damage, and verify physical quantities against delivery invoices.
• Data Entry & System Updates: Input newly received stock directly into the POS/inventory system to keep tracking data live and error-free.
• Warehouse Organization: Store materials in their designated racks or bin locations, labeling items clearly to support efficient retrieval.
• Safety & Upkeep: Maintain a clean workspace free of debris and follow all established health and safety protocols.

Skills and Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience working in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Equipment Knowledge: Prior experience operating a forklift is preferred, but we are willing to train the right candidate. Experience with manual or electric pallet jacks is highly valued.
• Technical Skills: Basic computer literacy with hands-on experience using POS software or a Warehouse Management System (WMS) to track inventory.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to stand and walk for the duration of your shift and reliably lift up to 50 lbs.
• Core Abilities: High attention to detail for inventory counting, strong communication skills to coordinate with internal employees, and a team-first mindset.

Working Conditions & Schedule

• Shift: Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM, and Friday, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
• Benefits: On-the-job forklift certification and training program provided.

The Warwick Hanger Company (a prime manufacturer) has emerged a leader in the distribution and fabrication of residential and light commercial pipe hangers. Since our manufacturing facility’s establishment in 1971, we have incorporated into our production process the latest techniques in advanced automation and robotics. This has resulted in a superior product line, competitive pricing, and immediate shipping, allowing our customers to maintain minimum inventories.

Company Description

The Warwick Hanger Company (a prime manufacturer) has emerged a leader in the distribution and fabrication of residential and light commercial pipe hangers. Since our manufacturing facility’s establishment in 1971, we have incorporated into our production process the latest techniques in advanced automation and robotics. This has resulted in a superior product line, competitive pricing, and immediate shipping, allowing our customers to maintain minimum inventories.