Material Handler/Construction Laborer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary: As the Material Handler you are responsible for maintaining the construction yard and keeping accurate records of materials entering and leaving the yard. This role ensures all materials are organized, accessible, and properly inventoried. You are responsible for matching inbound orders to their purchase orders and verifying the correct quantity and product have been delivered. 

As a Construction Laborer you are responsible for preparing worksites for the construction, maintenance, and operation of underground telecommunications lines. You will load, unload, and transport various construction materials and tools. This position will use various, specialized equipment in addition to handheld tools in an outside work environment.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Ensure all yard items are organized, accessible, and accounted for.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and safety standards. Ensure contractors abide by yard rules. Follow yard lease agreement. 
• Monitor and coordinate various activities within the yard. Know when a contractor is coming and for what. 
• Maintain accurate communication and records. Packing slips/invoices/BOL
• Attend construction progress meetings.
• Report problems and safety hazards to the safety director. 
• Keep the yard/office clean and neat.
• Unload delivery trucks and use hand trucks or forklifts to move shipments.
• Compare packing lists to purchase orders to ensure accurate deliveries.
• Sort and stock receivables. 
• Maintain an accurate log sheet of daily moves.
• Inform management when there isn't enough of a particular product to fulfill contractor needs.
• Distribute products to other departments.
• Perform general construction work under the direction of the Job Site Supervisor.
• Clear debris for Drill Operator.
• Locate utilities and check for clearance.
• Install and maintain underground telecommunications cabling, vaults, and pedestals.
• Excavate and fill trenches and ditches.
• Assist with machinery maintenance.
• Maintain safe working habits/conditions on job sites.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Should be knowledgeable about materials common to conduit construction and fiber optics
• Must be organized and proactive in anticipating future needs
• Must be comfortable with Microsoft products, particularly Outlook and Excel
• Experience with inventory management software preferred
• Must have a driver's license in good standing
• Must be able to pass a drug/alcohol screening
• Must be at least 18 years old

Education and Experience:

• Forklift certification preferred
• OSHA 30 certification preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to sit and stand various times during the workday.
• Will intermittently work in outside (hot) conditions.
• Requires walking, stooping, bending, kneeling, squatting, reaching, gripping, grasping, and other repetitive motions.
• Must be able to frequently lift, move, and carry 10 – 20 pounds, as well as light to medium weight materials by hand. Occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds could be required.
• Intermittently noisy environment.
• Must be able to work near mechanical moving parts, forklifts, trucks, etc.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary is commensurate with experience
• Company sponsored medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance options
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan option

PCCI Group is an equal opportunity employer. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment on any legally protected basis, including that of physical characteristics, mental characteristics, race, religious or political views, nationality, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identification. All decisions regarding hiring, promoting, terminating, compensation, and development opportunities are made regardless of a candidate's or employee's status as a protected class.