CDL-Certified Construction Material Handler

Upchurch; Alabama; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Certification assistance

Job summary

Upchurch is a rapidly growing, full-service building engineering company serving the southeastern United States. The Material Handler will support field and warehouse operations by receiving, organizing, and delivering HVAC, piping, and plumbing materials to job sites.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading, operating forklifts, verifying deliveries, maintaining inventory, and adhering to safety/OSHA standards while supporting project schedules and minimizing downtime.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as material handler or warehouse role in construction preferred.
• Familiarity with HVAC, piping, and plumbing materials.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and lifting equipment.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management.
• Physical ability to lift 50+ lbs and perform manual labor.
• Active and current CDL license; clean driving record.
• Basic computer and mobile device skills for inventory systems.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, move, and stage materials for warehouse and job site needs.
• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment.
• Receive and verify deliveries against purchase orders and packing slips; report discrepancies.
• Organize and maintain warehouse inventory in a clean, safe, and orderly manner.
• Prepare and deliver materials to project sites as requested by project managers and superintendents.
• Assist in tracking and maintaining inventory records in company systems.
• Follow company safety policies and OSHA standards while handling materials and equipment.
• Support warehouse staff and field teams with additional duties as needed (tool inventory, deliveries, returns, etc.).
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Material handling

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Time management

Organizational skills

Safety awareness

Education

CDL license (Commercial Driver's License)

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jacks

Job description

Upchurch is a rapidly growing, full-service building engineering company serving the southeastern United States. The Material Handler will support field and warehouse operations by receiving, organizing, and delivering HVAC, piping, and plumbing materials to job sites.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading, operating forklifts, verifying deliveries, maintaining inventory, and adhering to safety/OSHA standards while supporting project schedules and minimizing downtime.