Material Handler - Day Shift

Material Handler - Day Shift

Dorman was founded on the belief that people should have greater freedom to fix motor vehicles. For over 100 years, we have been driving new solutions, releasing tens of thousands of aftermarket replacement products engineered to save time and money, and increase convenience and reliability. Founded and headquartered in the United States, we are a pioneering global organization offering an always-evolving catalog of automotive, heavy-duty and specialty vehicle products. Today, we have more than 3,800 employees across 29 different locations, with a family of brands that also includes SuperATV and Dayton Parts. Teaching a revenue of $2.13 billion in 2025, Dorman is publicly traded under the stock ticker DORM. Everyone who works at Dorman is called a Contributor. We need everyone, regardless of role and experience, to contribute to our success. That means everyone has a unique ability to make an impact on the business. We encourage all our Contributors to bring their authentic selves to work. The freedom to pursue new ideas, offer different perspectives, and grow in your career is fundamental to working at Dorman.

Job Summary: The Material Handler safely and efficiently moves and organizes materials in a warehouse, supporting logistics operations for timely delivery and storage.

Primary Duties:

• Safely operate forklifts to load and unload trucks and trailers, ensuring efficient handling of materials.
• Replenish and move products on pallet racks to maintain organized and accessible inventory.
• Assist in maintaining accurate inventory records by documenting movements and storage locations.
• Inspect incoming and outgoing materials to ensure they meet quality standards and report any discrepancies.
• Collaborate with receiving clerks and order pickers to ensure timely and accurate placement of materials in their designated locations within the warehouse, facilitating efficient workflow and inventory organization.
• Perform routine maintenance checks on material handling equipment, such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and racks, and promptly report any issues to the maintenance staff for timely resolution.

Qualifications:

• Ability to read and interpret order sheets, labels, and instructions.
• Basic math skills for inventory counts and order verification.
• Proficiency in using handheld scanners and warehouse management software.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well in a team.
• Proficiency (minimum 1 year experience) in safely operating forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• Knowledge of and commitment to warehouse safety practices and procedures.
• Physical Requirement: Must be able to properly lift, pack, stack and wrap up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Working Conditions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and use hands to touch, grasp, handle and feel items. Noise level is usually moderate. Warehouse temperature may reach up to 90 degrees during the Summer months.

Education / Experience: High School Diploma or Equivalent Forklift Operator certification and/or experience preferred; Dorman will offer training and re-certify.