Material Handler - 1st shift

Material Handler - 1st Shift

Martinsville, VA 24112

Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Industrial Job Number: 55393276 Pay Rate: $16.00 / hour

Job Title: Material Handler 1st shift 6:15am to 2:15pm

Position Summary

The Material Handler supports daily warehouse operations by moving, staging, picking, packing, and preparing apparel products for shipment. This role plays a key part in ensuring inventory is handled accurately, safely, and efficiently while meeting productivity and quality standards in a fast-paced distribution environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Pick, pack, sort, and stage apparel orders according to work instructions and customer requirements
• Load and unload cartons or pallets from trailers, conveyors, or staging areas
• Move product throughout the facility using pallet jacks, carts, or other material handling equipment
• Accurately scan items and locations using RF scanners or warehouse systems
• Verify quantities, styles, sizes, and SKUs to ensure order accuracy
• Build pallets and prepare shipments for outbound delivery
• Assist with receiving, putaway, replenishment, and inventory counts as needed
• Inspect products and packaging for visible damage or discrepancies and report issues promptly
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Meet productivity, quality, and attendance expectations
• Follow all safety policies, SOPs, and operational guidelines
• Support other warehouse functions (including VAS, picking, packing, or sorting) during peak periods

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Previous warehouse or distribution experience preferred (apparel experience a plus)

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions with strong attention to detail

Basic computer or RF scanner experience preferred

Dependable, team-oriented, and quality focused

Willingness to work flexible schedules, including overtime during peak seasons

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach for extended periods

Ability to lift up to 4050 lbs with or without reasonable accommodation

Ability to push, pull, and move product throughout the facility

Comfortable working in a fast-paced warehouse environment