Material Handler

Balance Staffing; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical benefits (optional)

Job summary

Balance Staffing is seeking a Material Handler in Huntsville, AL. The role involves receiving, inspecting, and moving materials to production lines or storage racks using forklifts. You will pick, pack, and prepare items for shipping while updating inventory in ERP systems.

Candidates should have a High School diploma or equivalent and 0–1 year of related experience. Strong safety awareness, teamwork, and reliability are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• 0-1 year related experience preferred.
• Stand-up or sit-down forklift driving skills required.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and follow directions.
• Strong communication and data-entry abilities are important.

Responsibilities

• Receive and inspect incoming shipments and check quantities.
• Transport materials to production lines or storage racks using forklifts.
• Pick and pack items for outbound orders and prepare for shipping.
• Track inventory and log stock movements in ERP systems.
• May perform cycle counts and inventory verification; maintain safety standards.

Skills

Forklift operation

Team player

Attention to safety

Data entry

Communication skills

Punctuality

Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP software

Job description

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Job Title: Material Handler

Type of Role: Temp to Hire

Shift / Hours: Monday - Thursday 5:30am - 4pm

Location: Huntsville, AL

Hourly Range: $16 plus

Material Handler

Performs the physical process involved in the storing and distributing of materials, parts, supplies and equipment and the administrative tasks including recording stock data.

Nature of Duties

• Receive and inspectincoming shipments, checking for damage or wrong quantities.
• Transport materialsto production lines or storage racks using pallet jacks or forklifts.
• Pick and packitems for outbound orders and prepare goods for shipping.
• Track inventoryand log stock movements into computer or ERP systems.
• May be required to do cycle counts and inventory verification
• Maintain safetystandards and keep the work area clean and orderly.

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• 0-1 year relatedexperience
• Stand-up or sit-down forklift driving skills required
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Must be able to follow directions
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Proficient computer and data entry skills
• Has willingness to learn, takes initiative, and offers improvement ideas
• Able to work effectively in a team environment
• Excellent punctuality, good attendance, and reliability required
• Adherence to health and safety regulations
• Able to work overtime and weekends as needed

Physical Demands

Work is performed in a warehouse environment with moving PITs. Required to stand, walk, sit and use stair ladders; talk and hear in person; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects or controls; reach with hands and arms. Regularly required to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, and lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Perks and Benefits:

While working as a Balance Staffing Associate, you will be able to take advantage of weekly pay, and optional medical benefits.

Balance Staffing is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law. #1701