Material Handler

NISBET INC; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

NISBET INC in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Material Handler to support safe, accurate, and efficient warehouse operations by receiving, inspecting, storing, and moving materials for production and customer orders.

You will work with forklifts and pallet jacks, maintain inventory records, and coordinate with production and logistics teams to meet changing priorities. This role requires attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to follow safety procedures in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read work instructions and maintain accurate records.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with inventory systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive deliveries and inspect for damage, quantity, and accuracy.
• Unload, move, and organize materials in designated areas.
• Prepare and stage materials for production orders and shipments.
• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other equipment per procedures.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and report unsafe conditions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Inventory systems

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEWThe Material Handler supports safe, accurate, and efficient warehouse operations by receiving, inspecting, storing, moving, and staging building materials and products. This position helps ensure materials are available for production and customer orders while maintaining inventory accuracy, an organized work area, and a strong commitment to safety.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESReceive deliveries; inspect incoming materials and products for visible damage, quantity, and accuracy, and report discrepancies.Unload, move, store, and organize materials in designated warehouse or staging locations.Pick, prepare, and stage materials accurately for production orders, transfers, or outgoing shipments.Load and unload trucks using approved handling methods and equipment.Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other authorized material-handling equipment in accordance with training and company procedures.Support inventory accuracy through proper material identification, documentation, and inventory transactions.Conduct required equipment pre-use inspections; report defects and maintenance needs promptly.Maintain clean, orderly, and accessible work areas; identify and report unsafe conditions.Coordinate with warehouse, logistics, and production team members to meet changing operational priorities.Perform other related duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCEHigh school diploma or equivalent.Previous warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, or material-handling experience preferred.Forklift and pallet jack experience preferred; must complete company-required training and authorization before operating equipment.Ability to read work instructions, identify materials, follow safety procedures, and maintain accurate records.Basic computer skills and familiarity with inventory systems preferred.Strong attention to detail, organization, communication, and teamwork skills.Ability to work independently, manage changing priorities, and perform the physical requirements of the role.