Material Handler - Chester

Material Handler

The material handler shall be the individual overseeing the receipt, organization, movement, and distribution of materials on large construction projects. This position requires effective verbal and non-verbal communication, attention to detail, organization, and collaborative thinking.

This position receives daily direction from the Project Manager and Lead Superintendent.

Responsibilities

• Effectively communicate with the Superintendent and Procurement Department regarding material status
• Build and maintain relationships with electricians to ensure material needs are met
• Coordinate closely with Superintendents, Foreman, and other disciplines within the organization regarding material kitting and staging
• Ensure material trailer, clam shell boxes, and cages are fully stocked, and quantities are identified based on specifications provided by the Lead Superintendent
• Ensure work package kits are built, accurate, and staged appropriately
• Sign for all materials upon delivery and organize and distribute accordingly
• Maintain shipment packing slips and balance items received from their corresponding Purchase Order
• Receive and fulfill field material requests, ensuring on time delivery to specified site locations
• Record received materials in the provided material inventory excel file with appropriate dates, quantities, and descriptions
• Identify and communicate material shortfalls to the Lead Superintendent
• Identify and communicate opportunities for material logistics improvements to stay ahead of challenges on current and future projects
• Submit material quality discrepancy reports to the Lead Superintendent for further action
• Account for underutilized materials to be returned for credit
• This person would receive inventory
• Manage lay down yard- stocking shelves, keep things organized
• Run forklift and lull throughout site

Must Haves

• Skills necessary to receive, log, organize, control material movement, maintain the logs
• Inventory management experience – high level of attention to detail
• Strong communications skills- must be able to communicate with a wide variety of people, track down info as needed

Preferred

• Previous experience operating a forklift and/or lull, and/or all terrain forklift ***trainable
• Understanding of receiving packing slips and reviewing purchase orders (they are reviewing the PO's for what was ordered and comparing it to what was received)
• Construction experience
• Knowledge of electrical material

Requirements

• High school graduate, G.E.D., or equivalent studies/experience (preferred);
• Military experience (preferred)
• Minimum of 4 years of electrical construction/material related field (preferred)
• Intentional self-starter who takes initiative and proactively seeks out value-add opportunities
• Fundamental understanding of electrical construction flow and associated materials
• Understanding of material stocking and replenishment
• Ability to multi-task in a high volume, fast paced work environment with tight deadlines
• Commitment to providing exceptional support of day-to-day construction operations
• Ability to use internet and Microsoft resources efficiently and effectively
• Ability to travel and remain on project sites for extended periods
• Ability to collaborate within a team environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in non-climate-controlled environments
• Ability to lift 50 Ibs
• Must be able to operate a forklift

Training Once Hired

• OSHA 10
• Forklift License