Material Handler

ManpowerGroup; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term Disability Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

ManpowerGroup in Ames, IA is seeking a Material Handler III to join our distribution operations. You will support both order fulfillment and inventory accuracy, performing high bay picks, ERP transactions, and material transfers.

This role emphasizes attention to detail, safe forklift operation, and collaboration with a fast-paced team to meet on-time delivery goals and maintain stock integrity. Excellent candidates will have 1–3 years warehouse experience and a high school diploma.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–3 years related experience in warehouse operations.
• Ability to pass a forklift driving test; preferred 1 year of forklift experience.
• Basic math skills and a high degree of accuracy.
• Computer and keyboard experience, including ERP transactions.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve, stock, and verify materials in a high bay warehousing environment to support timely fulfillment of internal and external customer orders.
• Prepare and deliver materials to designated locations using manual and/or powered equipment, including picking and placing product in high bay areas.
• Accurately complete computer transactions to ensure product availability for external customer orders.
• Pick customer orders to meet quality and On-Time Delivery goals, and replenish stock on Carousel, grocery store, and flow rack locations as required.
• Receive order requests from internal customers, transfer/charge supplies, ensure FIFO movement, and perform warehouse verification, consolidation, and cycle counts to maintain inventory accuracy.

Skills

Attention to detail

ERP transactions

Forklift operation

Basic math

Computer/keyboard skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

WMS/ERP system

Job description

Our client, a distribution warehouse team is seeking a Material Handler to join their team. As a Material Handler , you will be part of Internal Logistics supporting order fulfillment and inventory accuracy . The ideal candidate will have high attention to detail , strong computer/ERP transaction skills , and the ability to safely operate material handling equipment —which will align successfully in the organization.

What’s the Job?

• Retrieve, stock, and verify materials in a high bay warehousing environment to support timely fulfillment of internal and external customer orders.
• Prepare and deliver materials to designated locations using manual and/or powered equipment, including picking and placing product in high bay areas.
• Accurately complete computer transactions to ensure product availability for external customer orders.
• Pick customer orders to meet quality and On-Time Delivery (OTD) goals, and replenish stock on Carousel, grocery store, and flow rack locations as required.
• Receive order requests from internal customers, transfer/charge supplies, ensure FIFO movement, and perform warehouse verification, consolidation, and cycle counts to maintain inventory accuracy.

What’s Needed?

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-3 years related experience in warehouse operations.
• Ability to pass a fork truck driving test; preferred 1 year of forklift experience.
• Basic math skills and a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Computer and keyboard experience required, including the ability to perform ERP transactions as directed.

What’s in it for me?

• Work in a fast-paced distribution warehouse environment where your accuracy directly supports customer delivery performance.
• Opportunity to contribute to inventory accuracy through cycle counts, discrepancy reconciliation, and verification activities.
• Chance to strengthen operational excellence by executing Kan-Ban and DMP processes and supporting 5S in your work area.
• Role includes mentoring junior team members and sharing expertise to help the team succeed.
• Clear expectations around order management, planning support, and maintaining a neat and orderly work area.

Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k)

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

Manpower® is a global leader in contingent staffing and permanent resourcing, providing companies with strategic and operational flexibility and creating talent at scale. Our specialized recruiting teams assess and guide talent into meaningful, sustainable employment, while our PowerSuite technology enables deeper insight and smarter matching, helping candidates find opportunities that align with their strengths, experience, and career goals.

In this constantly shifting world, our flexible workforce solutions provide companies with the business agility needed to succeed. Manpower is part of the ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN) family of brands, which also includes Experis, Talent Solutions and Jefferson Wells. For more information about Manpower, follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.

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Job Title: Material Handler III

Location: Ames, IA

Pay Range: $23.00

Shift: M to F, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM