Material Handler

Premier Staffing Inc.; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Staffing Inc. in Cedar Rapids is seeking a dependable warehouse associate for 1st shift to help maintain production flow and order preparation. You will stock materials, operate forklifts, and assemble outgoing shipments while recording inventory movements with scanners and computer systems.

The role requires forklift experience, basic math, and accurate tape measure reading, with a strong focus on detail, safety, and well-organized work areas throughout the shift.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous forklift experience required.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift and other material handling equipment.
• Basic math skills and the ability to read a tape measure accurately.
• Strong attention to detail when checking quantities, recording information, and preparing orders.

Responsibilities

• Keep production areas supplied with the materials needed throughout the day.
• Move, load, unload, and store inventory using forklifts and other warehouse equipment.
• Gather parts and supplies for production orders.
• Pick, package, and prepare outgoing orders.
• Use scanners and computer systems to record inventory movements and update order information.
• Check incoming materials and place them in the appropriate locations.
• Help count inventory and investigate discrepancies.
• Use basic hand and power tools to prepare packaging.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and follow safety procedures.

Skills

Forklift operation

Basic math

Tape measure reading

Attention to detail

Inventory handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift equipment

Scanners

Inventory systems (ERP/WMS)

Job description

1st shift: 8:30am-5:00pm

What You’ll Do

Keep production areas supplied with the materials needed throughout the day. Use forklifts and other warehouse equipment to move, load, unload, and store inventory. Gather parts and supplies for production orders. Pick, package, and prepare outgoing orders. Use scanners and computer systems to record inventory movements and update order information. Check incoming materials and place them in the appropriate locations. Help count inventory and investigate discrepancies. Use basic hand and power tools to prepare packaging. Maintain a clean, organized work area and follow safety procedures.

What We’re Looking For

High school diploma or equivalent. Previous forklift experience required. Ability to safely operate a forklift and other material handling equipment. Basic math skills and the ability to read a tape measure accurately. Strong attention to detail when checking quantities, recording information, and preparing orders.

Physical Requirements

Stand and move throughout much of the shift. Lift and handle materials weighing up to 50 pounds. Perform repetitive tasks and use hands to handle parts, tools, and packaging.