Material Handler

Gexpro-Services; Brewton (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance

Short Term and Long-Term Disability

Medical, dental, vision plans

Flexible Spending Accounts and HealthS

Voluntary benefits: critical illness,

Job summary

Gexpro Services in Brewton, AL is seeking a Material Handler to safely move, stage, and store raw and finished materials to support production and logistics. You will operate forklifts 5k/7k/10k, a lull telehandler, and assist with loading trucks.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, 1-2 years material handling experience, the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and a commitment to safety. The role requires English proficiency and overtime availability.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1–2 years material handling experience and lift operation.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without assistance.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Ability to work overtime.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate 5k, 7k and 10k forklifts and a lull telehandler to move parts between departments.
• Utilize overhead cranes, rigging and attachments to handle large components.
• Load/unload semis and trailers; verify counts, IDs, weights and packing against orders.
• Stage outbound shipments by destination and carrier; follow carrier and packaging requirements.
• Perform pre-shift equipment inspections and report defects.
• Maintain clean, organized loading/unloading areas and safe storage zones.
• Adhere to safety procedures and PPE requirements; support on-time production flow.

Skills

Forklift operation

Team player

Safety-conscious

English fluency

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

5k/7k/10k forklifts

Lull telehandler

Overhead cranes

Job description

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Material Handler

Full Time Manual Labor Brewton, AL, US

7 days ago Requisition ID: 2177

Salary Range: $14.50 To $17.00 Annually

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Job Title: Material Handler
Reports To: Shipping Lead

Location: Brewton, AL

Pay Rate: $14.50 to $17.00

ABOUT FRONTIER TECHNOLOGIES

With two locations in Brewton, AL and Theodore, AL, Frontier Technologies specialize in Energy, Services, Engineering, and Logistics providing quality components and services to our customers that encompass fabrications, assemblies, subtractive manufacturing and the rework, repair, or refurbishment of a wide range of renewable components, including in-house testing and engineering evaluations. Frontier Technologies is part of Gexpro Services, a world-class Supply Chain Services outsource provider, specializing in developing and managing production inventory management programs.

• Competitive compensation
• Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Various Medical, dental, vision plans to best suit your needs
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts
• Voluntary benefits that include critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident, discounts on pet, home and car insurance
• Employee assistance program and Health wellness programs
• 401(k) immediately with a competitive match
• Several paid holidays and paid time off that includes personal, sick and vacation time.

The Material Handler is responsible for safely and efficiently moving, staging, and storing raw and finished materials and fabricated components across departments to support production, quality, and inbound and outbound logistics. This role operates a range of equipment—including 5k/7k/10k forklifts, a lull (telehandler)—to load and unload semis, dry vans, drop-deck, and lowboy trailers. Success in this position requires excellent situational awareness, disciplined adherence to safety standards, and proactive communication with the Site Manager, Department Leads, and Quality Control (QC) to keep work flowing on schedule.

• Safely operate 5k, 7k, 10k forklifts, and a lull (telehandler) to move parts between Fabrication, Machining, Welding, and Shipping departments
• Utilize overhead cranes, rigging, and appropriate attachments (fork extensions, booms, slings) to handle large components while protecting finishes and critical surfaces.
• Load/unload semis, drop-deck, dry vans and lowboy trailers; validate counts, part IDs, weights, and packaging against purchase orders, pick lists, and BOLs.
• Stage outbound shipments by job, destination, and carrier and packaging
• Perform pre-shift equipment inspections (forklifts, telehandler, crane/rigging) and immediately report defects to manager.
• Maintain clean, organized loading and unloading areas, aisles, and storage zones, proper stacking, and safe racking practices.
• Adhere to all workplace safety procedures, including PPE, load charts, hand signals, spotter use, pinch-point controls, and lockout/tagout where applicable.
• Uphold Frontier Technologies’ and Gexpro Services’ standards for quality, safety, and on-time performance.
• Other job duties as directed by management.

Qualifications

• Possess a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1-2 years of experience material handling and driving lifts, preference in heavy capacity forklifts.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job.
• Ability to work overtime.
• Able to read and interpret work instructions, fluent in both written and spoken English
• Basic computer skills.
• Passion for doing a job well.
• A “self-motivated” team player.
• Able to work effectively in South Alabama climate conditions.
• Able to stand for long periods of time, crawl, squat, and climb without tiring easily.
• Able to lift 50 pounds with reasonable accommodation.
• Must pass a background check and drug test.

DISCLAIMER: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Gexpro Services (A VEVRAA Federal Contractor) is an EEO/Disabled/Veterans employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by law.