Material Handler

Talascend is currently seeking a Material Handler for a contract opportunity with our client in Houston, Texas .


Overview


This role involves supporting shipping, receiving, warehouse, logistics, and facilities operations by managing materials, maintaining inventory accuracy, and ensuring safety compliance to deliver excellent customer service.


Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding customer service while maintaining a professional and positive attitude.
• Receive, inspect, unload, and distribute incoming shipments, packages, materials, and equipment.
• Load and unload delivery trucks safely and efficiently.
• Verify packing slips against received materials and promptly notify the Project Manager of discrepancies.
• Archive packing slips and shipping documentation in designated project files.
• Validate incoming and outgoing shipments for accuracy.
• Coordinate shipments with vendors, carriers, and internal customers.
• Schedule freight pickups and deliveries.
• Prepare outgoing shipments by palletizing, shrink wrapping, labeling, and staging materials.
• Process shipping and receiving documentation accurately and on time.
• Track shipments and resolve shipping discrepancies.
• Maintain organized staging areas for incoming and outgoing materials.
• Monitor inventory levels and maintain accurate inventory records.
• Identify, label, and properly store surplus materials.
• Replenish warehouse supplies, tools, and consumables to prevent stock shortages.
• Order warehouse and operational supplies as needed.
• Break down pallets, crates, and cardboard boxes for proper disposal or recycling.
• Maintain an organized warehouse and storage areas.
• Maintain clean, organized loading docks, receiving areas, and designated staging locations.
• Manage designated storage areas for forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment.
• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment following established safety procedures.
• Follow all Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures when operating or servicing powered industrial equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Manage trash collection and recycling in accordance with site procedures.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures, conduct safety inspections, and escalate concerns as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in shipping and receiving, warehouse operations, logistics, inventory control, or material handling.
• Forklift and pallet jack certification, or the ability to obtain certification upon hire.
• Knowledge of warehouse inventory control and shipping/receiving processes.
• Experience operating forklifts and other powered industrial equipment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

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We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.


Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.