Material Handler

Company - Hilltop Supply and Hardwood LLC Department – Warehouse Operations Reports To - Dayton Branch Manager Location - Hilltop Dayton – 4745 Wadsworth Rd, Dayton, OH, 45414 Position Type - Full-Time | In-Office Compensation - $18.00 - $20.00 per hour | 40 hours/week (Mon to Fri + Every Other Saturday) | Overtime eligible Position Summary Hilltop Supply and hardwood LLC is seeking a dependable, safety-conscious, and motivated Material Handler to support daily warehouse and delivery operations at our Dayton location. This role is responsible for the safe and efficient movement, staging, loading, and unloading of flooring products, equipment, and related materials. The Material Handler will also assist delivery associates, verify merchandise and documentation, and help maintain an organized, customer-ready warehouse environment. The ideal candidate is reliable, physically capable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a fast-paced operations team. Key Responsibilities Load, secure, move, stage, and unload products for customer orders, transfers, and deliveries while handling merchandise carefully to prevent damage. Assist Delivery Associates on routes as needed to support accurate product transport, unloading, and professional customer service. Verify products, quantities, condition, and supporting documentation before dispatch and upon return to the warehouse. Maintain a clean, safe, and organized warehouse, including aisles, staging areas, loading zones, and storage locations. Support inventory movement, order staging, receiving, put-away, replenishment, and other daily warehouse activities as assigned. Perform routine visual checks of material-handling equipment and promptly report damaged, unsafe, or malfunctioning equipment to the Branch Manager or designated supervisor. Follow delivery schedules, warehouse priorities, safety procedures, and company operating standards with consistency and reliability. Use basic warehouse equipment and mobile tools appropriately, including GPS, time-tracking applications, hand trucks, pallet jacks, and similar equipment as assigned and trained. Communicate clearly with supervisors, delivery personnel, customers, and team members regarding order status, product issues, or operational concerns. Perform physically demanding work throughout the shift and complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision while maintaining accuracy and safety. Qualifications Valid state-issued driver's license and reliable transportation to the Dayton work location are required. Prior warehouse, distribution, delivery, logistics, or material-handling experience is preferred but not required; job-specific training will be provided. Ability to lift, carry, push, and move items weighing up to 65 pounds consistently throughout the workday. Strong reliability, punctuality, attention to detail, and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Professional communication skills and a customer-service mindset when interacting with customers and coworkers. Ability to multitask, follow instructions, and maintain accuracy while working under changing operational priorities. Basic familiarity with GPS applications, mobile time-tracking tools, and general warehouse equipment is preferred. Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with warehouse and delivery teams. Must successfully complete a background check as part of the hiring process. Compensation & Benefits Hourly Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour, based on experience, qualifications, performance, and business needs. Schedule: Full-time, approximately 40 hours per week. Eligible for overtime pay in accordance with applicable wage-and-hour requirements. Paid Time Off: Up to eighty (80) hours of paid leave/vacation annually for eligible full-time employees, subject to company policy and eligibility requirements. Paid Holidays: Eligible company holidays are provided in addition to applicable paid time off, subject to company policy. Retirement Plan: 401(k) eligibility with a company contribution of up to 2%, subject to plan terms and eligibility requirements. Workers' Compensation: Coverage provided for work-related injuries and illnesses in accordance with applicable law. Growth Opportunity: Opportunity to take on additional warehouse, delivery, inventory, or operational responsibilities based on performance and business needs. Work Environment & Physical Requirements Position is primarily based in a warehouse and delivery-support environment and may involve indoor and outdoor loading activities. Requires frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and repetitive material handling throughout the workday. Must be able to work safely around warehouse equipment, delivery vehicles (Box Truck/Goose Necks), Forklifts, flooring materials, and active loading areas. #J-18808-Ljbffr