Material Handler

Palm Harbor Homes; Hamlet (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Palm Harbor Homes is hiring a Material Handler to store, move, and manage hazardous or non-hazardous materials. The role involves loading/unloading, documenting deliveries, and tracking inventory in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

No formal education is required, but on-the-job training is provided. The position requires physical fitness and the ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays, with a focus on safety and accuracy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 0-2 years' experience in a similar role.
• OSHA forklift certification is an advantage.
• Excellent physical fitness with the ability to lift up to 100 pounds.
• Availability to work overtime including weekends, public holidays, and evenings.
• Outstanding organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload inventory from loading docks, delivery trucks, storage areas, and production areas.
• Ensure all incoming delivery matches the company purchase order.
• Store cargo in assigned locations using cargo boards and pallets.
• Manage inventory by identifying, cataloging, and recording the location of inventory.
• Record the number of units handled and moved every day using production sheets.
• Operate machinery including booms, cameras, cranes, and forklifts to handle materials and inventory.
• Analyze pick sheets based on clients orders and pull the appropriate products for each order.
• Track supply levels and regularly submit purchasing recommendations.
• Contact vendors for pick-ups or returns.
• Comply with all safety and health regulations.

Skills

Physical fitness

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Overtime availability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

OSHA forklift certification (advantage)

Job description

About The Role

The Material Handler is in charge of storing, moving, and managing hazardous or non-hazardous materials. Also referred to as Warehouse Associates, their work includes moving stock, documenting deliveries, and monitoring supplies. They don’t need formal education but do require on-the-job training.

• Load and unload inventory from loading docks, delivery trucks, storage areas, and production areas.
• Ensure all incoming delivery matches the company purchase order.
• Store cargo in assigned locations using cargo boards and pallets.
• Manage inventory by identifying, cataloging, and recording the location of inventory.
• Record the number of units handled and moved every day using production sheets.
• Operate various machinery including booms, cameras, cranes, and forklifts to handle materials and inventory.
• Analyze pick sheets based on clients orders and pull the appropriate products for each order.
• Track supply levels and regularly submit purchasing recommendations.
• Contact vendors for pick-ups or returns.
• Comply with all safety and health regulations.

About The Role

The Material Handler is in charge of storing, moving, and managing hazardous or non-hazardous materials. Also referred to as Warehouse Associates, their work includes moving stock, documenting deliveries, and monitoring supplies. They don’t need formal education but do require on-the-job training.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Load and unload inventory from loading docks, delivery trucks, storage areas, and production areas.
• Ensure all incoming delivery matches the company purchase order.
• Store cargo in assigned locations using cargo boards and pallets.
• Manage inventory by identifying, cataloging, and recording the location of inventory.
• Record the number of units handled and moved every day using production sheets.
• Operate various machinery including booms, cameras, cranes, and forklifts to handle materials and inventory.
• Analyze pick sheets based on clients orders and pull the appropriate products for each order.
• Track supply levels and regularly submit purchasing recommendations.
• Contact vendors for pick-ups or returns.
• Comply with all safety and health regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent qualification.
• A minimum of 0 - 2 years' experience in a similar role.
• Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) forklift certification is an advantage.
• Excellent physical fitness with the ability to lift up to a maximum of 100 pounds.
• Availability to work overtime including weekends, public holidays, and evenings.
• Outstanding organizational and communication skills.