Material Handler

D; Island City (OR); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

D is seeking a Material Handler to load, unload, and stock a variety of products for storage and distribution. You will maintain inventory levels on the sales floor and support warehouse operations across tasks like receiving, counting, weighing, and shelving.

The role involves mobile handling: using forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, and other equipment to move goods safely and efficiently while reporting discrepancies and ensuring correct stocking procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Material Handler or similar role preferred.
• Knowledge of inventory systems and stock control methods.
• Forklift certification preferred, not required.

Responsibilities

• Receive, load, unload, count, weigh, measure, code and store materials from freight vehicles.
• Move materials using material handling tools including forklift, pallet jack, hand truck, and dolly.
• Open crates and boxes using appropriate tools and secure materials on pallets for distribution.
• Assist in inventory counts and stock rotation on the sales floor and storage areas.
• Inspect shipments for damage and report discrepancies to supervisor.
• Maintain clean, safe work areas and properly store equipment.

Skills

Inventory control

Forklift operation

Heavy lifting

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Hand truck

Job description

Description

To handle, load and unload a variety of products and material for the purpose of storage and distribution. Maintain determined levels of inventory on the sales floor.

Essential Functions/Duties:

• Receive, load, un-load, count, weigh, measure, code and store materials on or from freight vehicles.
• Move material using appropriate material handling tools and equipment including but not limited to: by-hand, hand truck, pallet jack, dolly, and/or operation of forklifts or other vehicles.
• Open and/or unwrap crates, boxes, cartons, and other containers using hammers, crowbars, cutting tools and tape.
• Wrap, seal and secure material on pallets for distribution.
• Collect, sort and/or stack such items or materials as clothes, fertilizers, tools, lawn/garden supplies, machines, feed and all other products sold by the company.
• Report any discrepancies in receiving to designated supervisor/manager.
• Place reusable items in containers, and dispose of waste by operating compactor or bailing machine.
• Perform such duties as spotting trucks, freight checking and checking in inbound freight from trucking companies and vendors.
• Assist in the maintenance of a periodic or perpetual inventory of stock as it is received or issued, including stock rotation when appropriate.
• Determine nature and extent of damage to shipments received and report such damage to the supervisor.
• Stock shelves and all areas of the sales floor for maximum inventory on sales floor.
• Clean work areas and maintain equipment in an orderly manner.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor or management.

Requirements

Required Experience:

Experience as a Material Handler with working knowledge of inventory systems, proper storage methods and record keeping preferred.

Required Education/Certification:

High School Diploma or GED. Forklift certification preferred, not required. Possession of a valid driver’s license, must have a good driving record.

Other Requirements:

Frequent lifting of 25 to 75 pounds and occasional lifting of over 75 pounds is required. Must be able to work the majority of shift walking and standing, move merchandise and physically participate in resets, remodels and reconstruction projects.

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his or her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.