Material Handler

Primary Role:

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:

• Need to have the 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