Material Handler

TransPak; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 21,593 - 30,754; Full time

Job summary

TransPak in Kent, WA is seeking a dependable Material Handler to support our warehouse operations. You will read work orders, move materials, load and unload trucks, and help maintain an organized storage system while following safety SOPs.

This role requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, strong teamwork, and attention to detail. Forklift experience and certification are preferred, and the job may involve overtime to meet production needs.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous warehouse or material handling experience preferred.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and operate basic warehouse equipment.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and attention to detail.
• Forklift experience and site-specific certification as required.

Responsibilities

• Read work orders or instructions to determine material needs.
• Move materials to/from storage or production areas using manual or mechanical means.
• Load and unload vehicles and manage shipments.
• Address equipment defects and report maintenance needs.
• Work safely in a fast-paced production environment.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects as needed.
• Ensure housekeeping and proper storage of materials.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Deadline-driven

Continuous improvement

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Pallet jack training

Job description

A Material Handler is responsible for contributing to the Material Handling team’s high-performance and engagement in safety and standard operating procedures. Maintains the warehouse operations including stocking, moving materials or stock, loading/unloading trucks, maintaining an organized warehouse and its storage system and/or production facility. Prepare materials for production use or shipping/receiving. Will provide coaching and regular feedback for continuous improvement.

Position Summary

A Material Handler is responsible for contributing to the Material Handling team’s high-performance and engagement in safety and standard operating procedures. Maintains the warehouse operations including stocking, moving materials or stock, loading/unloading trucks, maintaining an organized warehouse and its storage system and/or production facility. Prepare materials for production use or shipping/receiving. Will provide coaching and regular feedback for continuous improvement.

Compensation

$19/hr DOE

Essential Functions

• Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments or material or equipment needs.
• Move freight, stock, or other materials to and from storage or production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, ships, or containers, by hand or using hand trucks, pallet jacks, or other equipment. Loading and unloading of vehicles.
• May performspecial continuous improvement projects as needed.
• Safe and Efficient Facility Team Member
• Address and report all equipment defects or maintenance needs to maintain safe and efficient use. Follow all procedures, policies and know the equipment before using it.
• Speak up when observing something that may be unsafe or someone performing unsafe acts.
• Efficiently perform work according to standard operating procedures.
• Work together with other team members to accomplish tasks safely in a fast-paced production environment.

Marginal Functions

• Housekeeping: sweeping and disposing of scrap or other miscellaneous items.
• Perform other related work as assigned.

Education/Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• High School diploma or GED preferred

Required

• Previous warehouse or material handling experience preferred
• Strong teamwork and communication skills to build a high performing team
• Role model TransPak culture and operating procedures
• Demonstrated attention to detail, deadline-driven, continuous improvement behaviors
• Able to lift 50 lbs.
• Forklift experience and able to maintain certificationson equipment such as forklift certification or pallet jack training, as required by site.

Desired

• Bilingual English-Spanish speaker
• Open to work overtime, weekends and occasionally holidays
• One (1) year inventory management experience