Material Handler

Sika; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with generous company match

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Wellness/fitness reimbursements

Education assistance

Professional development opportunities

Employee referral program & More!

Job summary

Sika is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Forklift Material Handler to join our team at the Houston facility. You will coordinate warehouse activities including shipping and receiving, ensuring safety, quality and housekeeping standards are met.

Responsibilities include analyzing materials against inbound shipments, fulfilling orders, loading/unloading with a forklift, maintaining accurate records, and supporting the Warehouse Supervisor with counts and inventory verifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 4-5 years of experience in manufacturing or distribution with clerical responsibilities.
• Minimum of one year forklift operation experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyze materials required against inbound shipments; communicate shortfalls to supervisor.
• Perform day to day activities of shipping and receiving to achieve On-Time-Shipping goals; pull finished product from inventory, assemble orders and prepare for shipment.
• May select, pack and wrap product to be shipped; verify inbound material including finished product from other locations, raw materials, operating supplies and equipment and transfers to appropriate storage locations.
• Operate forklift to load and unload trucks and transport materials between departments and buildings.
• Count and examine raw materials, supplies, finished product, etc.; check for damaged materials; maintain records of shortages and damages.
• Match material against bills of lading; advise supervisor of discrepancies; maintain clean, safe work area.
• Participate in Sika Safe program and comply with safety standards.
• Verify orders after staging and before loading; consolidate material in the warehouse.
• Assist the Warehouse Supervisor and shipping team in warehousing management, scanning and cycle counts; perform other duties as directed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Manufacturing experience

Clerical responsibilities

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

With more than 100 years of experience, Sika is a worldwide innovation and sustainability leader in the development and production of systems and products for commercial and residential construction, as well as the transportation, marine, automotive, and renewable energy manufacturing industries.

Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world, produces in over 400 factories, and develops innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation industries toward greater environmental compatibility. Approximately 33,000 employees generated CHF 11.20 billion in sales in 2025.

Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic and results driven Forklift Material Handler to join our team to coordinates activities of warehouse including shipping and receiving product; ensure compliance with safety, quality and housekeeping standards of the Houston facility.

• Analyze materials required against inbound shipments; communicate shortfalls to supervisor.
• Perform day to day activities of shipping and receiving to achieve On-Time-Shipping goals, pull finished product from inventory, assemble orders and prepare for shipment in accordance with company policy and customer requests in case is needed.
• May select, pack and wrap product to be shipped, verify inbound material including finished product from other locations, raw materials, operating supplies and equipment and transfers to appropriate storage locations.
• Operate forklift to load and unload trucks and transport materials between departments and buildings.
• Count and examine raw materials, supplies, finished product, etc. to verify completeness against appropriate documents; checks for damaged materials; maintains records of shortages, damages and other exceptions.
• Match material against bills of lading, advises supervisor of discrepancies, maintains work location in excellent condition to comply with company policies for safety and housekeeping.
• Participate in Sika Safe program and comply with all safety standards as outlined by Sika’s safety policy
• Verification of orders after been stage and before loading.
• Consolidation of material in the warehouse.
• Assist the Warehouse Supervisor and shipping team in controlling the warehouse management, performing scanning and cycle counts, as well as other inventory verifications as required as needed and performs other duties as directed by Supervisor and the team lead.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED certificate.
• 4-5 years of experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment with clerical responsibilities.
• Minimum of one year of experience in forklift operation.

Additional Information

• 401k with Generous Company Match

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid time off, Paid holidays

Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements

Education Assistance

Professional Development Opportunities

Employee Referral Program & More!

Sika Corporation is committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals that apply. As an equal opportunity employer Sika will consider all qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, or other protected characteristics.

We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training. We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.