Material Handler

Electron Energy Corporation; Chestnut Ridge (PA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Electron Energy Corporation is seeking a Warehouse/Material Handler in Lancaster, PA to move, load, unload, and package materials safely. The role supports receiving, shipping, production, and inventory control, with emphasis on accurate documentation and timely material flow.

The position requires the ability to operate hand trucks, tow motors, or box trucks, lift up to 50 pounds, and follow safety procedures. This is a full-time, on-site role in a dynamic operations environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred or required.
• Experience in warehouse, material handling, shipping, receiving, or delivery operations preferred.
• Experience operating a hand truck, tow motor, or box truck preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Move, load, unload, and package materials safely and efficiently.
• Receive, store, and deliver materials to the correct department or location.
• Assist with outbound shipments and verify packaging per specs.
• Maintain clean, organized warehouse, dock, and storage areas.
• Perform inventory checks and report discrepancies to supervision.

Skills

Safety procedures

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

Independent work

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Hand truck

Tow motor

Box truck

Job description

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Material Handler

Scheduling Full Time Clerical Lancaster, PA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1213

Salary Range: $20.00 To $22.00 Hourly

Job Description

Date: October 26, 2026

Title of Role: Warehouse/Material Handler

Department: Operations

Position Summary

The Warehouse/Material Handler is responsible for the safe and timely movement, loading, unloading, packaging, storage, and delivery of materials and products. This role supports warehouse, receiving, shipping, production, and operational requirements by handling materials carefully, maintaining organized work areas, operating authorized equipment, and following established safety and transportation procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

Safety

• Optimize safety and minimize risk in all warehouse, transportation, loading, unloading, and material-handling activities.
• Wear required PPE and follow all applicable safety precautions and procedures.
• Identify and report unsafe conditions, damaged materials, equipment concerns, and potential hazards.
• Follow hazardous-material handling and transportation procedures when assigned.
• Safely secure materials and products before moving or transporting them.

Warehouse and Material Handling

• Receive, move, stage, store, and deliver materials to the appropriate department, building, storage area, or operational location.
• Load and unload trucks safely and efficiently as required.
• Package products and materials securely for transfer between buildings or locations.
• Handle materials in a manner that prevents damage, contamination, loss, or misidentification.
• Deliver materials from central stores or the Materials Technology Center to the appropriate location.
• Box products according to the applicable sales order and established packaging procedures.
• Support production and operational requirements by moving materials promptly when requested.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe warehouse, dock, staging, and storage areas.

Shipping and Receiving Support

• Assist with the preparation of outbound shipments and verify that packages are ready for transportation.
• Package parts in accordance with customer specifications, transportation regulations, and internal procedures.
• Receive incoming goods and move them to the appropriate receiving, inspection, storage, or production area.
• Review received materials for visible damage or quantity discrepancies and report concerns to the appropriate supervisor.
• Assist with the timely delivery and pickup of materials between buildings, departments, vendors, and customers as directed.

Inventory Control and Stocking Support

• Perform inventory cycles count to verify physical inventory against system records and maintain inventory accuracy.
• Assist with restocking parts, materials, and supplies to maintain appropriate inventory levels and support daily operational requirements.
• Identify and report inventory discrepancies, shortages, damaged items, and stock level concerns to the appropriate supervisor.
• Ensure parts and supplies are properly identified, labeled, organized, and returned to their designated storage locations.
• Assist with monitoring inventory levels and communicating replenishment needs to support warehouse and production operations.

Equipment Operation

• Operate a hand truck safely and in accordance with required procedures.
• Operate a tow motor safely, only when authorized and properly trained.
• Drive a box truck safely and securely to deliver or pick up materials, as authorized.
• Complete required pre-use inspections and report equipment defects or maintenance concerns.
• Maintain required driver or equipment certifications.
• Use appropriate lifting, carrying, securing, and material-handling techniques.

Documentation and Communication

• Complete required shipping, receiving, transfer, delivery, and equipment documentation accurately.
• Verify that materials and packages are properly identified before movement or delivery.
• Communicate the status of deliveries, pickups, shortages, damage, delays, or other issues to the manager in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with inventory, shipping, receiving, production, and other departments to support operational priorities.
• Follow written work instructions, customer requirements, company procedures, and applicable transportation regulations.

Accountability of Employees

• Complete assigned work safely, accurately, and within required time frames.
• Notify the manager when circumstances may prevent assigned work from being completed or when additional action may be required.
• Recommend ideas that may improve warehouse organization, material flow, safety, or departmental processes.
• Protect company property, materials, equipment, vehicles, and confidential information encountered during work activities.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred or required in accordance with company policy.
• Experience: Experience in warehouse, material handling, shipping, receiving, manufacturing, or delivery operations preferred.
• Experience operating a hand truck, tow motor, or box truck preferred.

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to safely lift, carry, load, unload, package, secure, and transport materials.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and established safety procedures.
• Ability to identify materials, shipping labels, purchase orders, sales orders, and delivery documentation.
• Basic ability to complete warehouse, shipping, receiving, and transfer records.
• Strong attention to detail, dependability, organization, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while coordinating with supervisors and other departments.

Role Requirements:

• Role Complexity: Performs routine and varied warehouse, material‑handling, shipping-support, receiving, and delivery activities in accordance with established procedures.
• Responsibility for Accuracy: Accurate identification, handling, packaging, staging, and delivery of materials are required to prevent damage, loss, delays, and operational interruptions.
• Decision Making: Makes routine decisions regarding material movement, staging, packaging, and equipment use within established procedures and reports exceptions to the manager.
• Communication: Requires regular communication with the Materials Manager, warehouse personnel, production employees, shipping and receiving personnel, carriers, and other departments.
• Supervision Received: Works under the general direction of the Materials Manager and performs routine assignments independently after training.
• Responsibility for Company Assets: Handles company materials, warehouse equipment, delivery vehicles, and related property with appropriate care.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• The role involves work in warehouse, dock, storage, production‑support, shipping, receiving, and outdoor delivery environments.
• The role involves moderate potential for injury or health damage if safety procedures are not followed.
• Must be able to lift and handle materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to lift approximately 20 pounds repeatedly during the workday.
• Must be able to safely load, unload, package, transport, and deliver materials and products.
• Must be able to operate a hand truck, tow motor, and box truck as required, subject to applicable authorization, certification, and safety requirements.
• Must be able to maintain continuity of effort while managing changing priorities, physical activity, and routine workplace distractions.