Material Handler

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Material Handler I

Overview Summary

Summit Staffing is seeking a dependable and hardworking Material Handler to support warehouse operations. In this role, you’ll be responsible for safely moving, organizing, and handling merchandise and materials while using an RF scanner to accurately track inventory and product movement.

Job Details

Location: Wilmer, TX

Type: Temp to hire

Pay: $16.50/hour

Shift: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM

Key Responsibilities

• Load, unload, move, and organize merchandise and materials throughout the warehouse.
• Use an RF scanner to scan, track, locate, and move inventory accurately.
• Prepare products and materials for shipment.
• Operate warehouse equipment such as pallet jacks, carts, and other material-handling equipment.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe work area.
• Verify product quantities and locations using the RF scanning system.
• Report damaged, missing, or incorrect merchandise.
• Follow all company safety procedures and warehouse guidelines.
• Assist with receiving, staging, and storing materials as needed.
• Work with team members to meet daily productivity and operational goals.
• Perform other warehouse duties as assigned.

Skills & Experience

• Previous warehouse, distribution, or material-handling experience is preferred.
• Ability to confidently use an RF scanner is required.
• Ability to accurately scan and track inventory and product locations.
• Ability to safely lift, carry, and move merchandise and materials.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Comfortable standing, walking, bending, lifting, and performing physical warehouse duties throughout the shift.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience operating RF scanners in a warehouse or distribution environment.
• Previous experience operating pallet jacks or other warehouse equipment.
• Previous experience in a distribution, retail, or fulfillment environment.
• Familiarity with basic warehouse safety procedures.
• Prior experience working toward daily productivity goals.

Work Environment

• 1st Shift: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM.
• Fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Position requires frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, and moving materials.
• Employees are expected to follow all required safety procedures and PPE requirements.

Why Join Summit Staffing?

At Summit Staffing, we connect hardworking individuals with leading employers across logistics, manufacturing, and distribution. This position offers a long-term opportunity to work in a hands-on, fast-paced environment while building valuable warehouse and material-handling experience.

Benefits

Eligible Summit employees may receive access to:

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with pre-tax and Roth contributions

Accident and critical illness coverage

Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay

About Summit Staffing

Summit Staffing has been a trusted partner to job seekers and employers throughout the Midwest since 1986. We specialize in light industrial, warehouse, and manufacturing staffing, matching talented individuals with opportunities that fit their goals and experience. Our success is built on personal relationships, integrity, and a commitment to helping people succeed because when our associates thrive, our clients do too.

Summit Staffing is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.