Warehouse Material Handler {177308}

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Material Handler

Location: Madison, GA 30650

Pay: $17.00 per hour, plus a $3.00 per hour shift differential for Saturday hours

Schedule: Tuesday–Saturday, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM

Employment Type: W2 12-Month Temp-to-hire; Potential for extension or conversion to a permanent, full-time employee (FTE) based on business needs

Position Summary

We are seeking a Material Handler to support warehouse and manufacturing operations in Madison, GA. This role involves moving materials and products throughout the facility, organizing pallets, assisting with inventory, and preparing materials for storage or movement. The ideal candidate is comfortable with physical warehouse work, can follow established procedures, and can safely handle materials while meeting daily productivity expectations.

Responsibilities

• Move materials, parts, assemblies, and finished products throughout the facility using equipment such as forklifts, conveyors, handcarts, and powered material-handling equipment.
• Restack pallets and organize materials to maintain an orderly work area.
• Operate shrink-wrapping equipment to secure pallets and materials.
• Assist with basic inventory tasks and maintain accurate records as needed.
• Follow established procedures, safety requirements, and operational guidelines.
• Complete routine material-handling tasks while meeting productivity and performance expectations.
• Communicate effectively with coworkers and supervisors regarding daily tasks and material movement.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area while following workplace safety practices.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted is required.
• Zero to one year of warehouse, material-handling, manufacturing, or related experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write, understand, and interpret written instructions and documents in English.
• Basic math skills and general computer skills.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures and work under general supervision.
• Ability to work in a metrics-driven environment and meet established productivity expectations.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required equipment licenses, training, or certifications as needed.

Physical and Work Environment Requirements

• Regularly perform physical activities including walking, standing, bending, kneeling, climbing, reaching, pushing, pulling, twisting, and grasping.
• Frequently handle materials and perform repetitive movements involving the hands, fingers, and wrists.
• Work around moving mechanical equipment and in areas with moderate to loud noise levels.
• Work in a facility that may experience hot temperatures during summer months due to limited or no air conditioning and cold temperatures during winter months due to limited heating.
• May be exposed to vibration, fumes, airborne particles, and other typical warehouse or manufacturing environmental conditions.
• Safely perform the physical demands of material handling, including lifting up to 50 pounds without assistance.