Material Handler

Dawson; Kentucky; On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

PTO and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Wellness incentives

Job summary

Dawson is hiring a Material Handler in the United States at Lewis Center, OH. This onsite role offers a daytime, Monday–Friday schedule with a $20.00 per hour wage and temp-to-hire potential.

Join a small warehouse team where your contributions are visible and valued, with training for pallet jacks and forklift access after permanent hire. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, PTO and holiday pay, tuition reimbursement, and wellness incentives up to $100 per year.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience handling materials and using pallet jacks or forklifts is preferred.
• Attention to counting accuracy and inventory control is important.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload materials by hand and secure bundles.
• Read work orders and move correct materials to destinations.
• Load materials into vehicles and secure for transit.
• Process outbound shipments via UPS or LTL.
• Attach tags/labels and record information on cases.
• Perform bi-weekly cycle counts to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Resolve shipping discrepancies and issue RGA numbers as needed.
• Provide customer service support as needed.
• Maintain warehouse organization and cleanliness.

Skills

Counting & math

Cycle counts

Pallet jack experience

Forklift experience

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Inventory software

Pallet jack

Forklift

Job description

Job Description

Material Handler

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

$20.00 per hour

Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm

Lewis Center, Ohio (Onsite)

Temp to Hire

Why You’ll Love This Job:

Small warehouse team – you’re 1 of 2 in the warehouse, so your work is visible and your contributions matter

Consistent Monday-Friday daytime schedule with no evenings or weekends

After being hired on, the following benefits are offered:

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

PTO and holiday pay

Tuition reimbursement for job-related education

Employee discounts and wellness incentives up to $100 per year

Work in a safe, team-oriented environment

Opportunity to operate a variety of material handling equipment

Forklift training opportunity – pallet jack from day one, forklift access once permanently hired

What You’ll Do:

Load and unload materials onto and from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand; stack and band materials into bundles as needed

Read work orders and follow instructions to identify and move the correct materials or containers to their destination

Load materials into vehicles and secure with strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit

Process outbound shipments via UPS or LTL; count, weigh, and record units of materials moved

Attach identifying tags or labels to materials and mark information on cases or containers

Perform bi-weekly cycle counts to maintain accurate inventory records

Resolve shipping errors and discrepancies; issue RGA numbers as needed and follow through to completion

Provide customer service support as needed via phone, fax, email, or in person

Maintain organization and cleanliness of the warehouse throughout the shift

What We’re Looking For:

Ability to lift up to 90 lbs. – this is a physically demanding role

Strong counting and math skills – accuracy in cycle counts is critical; will be evaluated on this during the hiring process

Familiarity with cycle counts or inventory software is a plus

Pallet jack experience preferred; forklift experience a plus (forklift use begins after permanent hire)

Reliable and dependable – this is a two-person warehouse team and consistent attendance is essential

Strong attention to detail when processing orders, labeling materials, and counting inventory

Comfortable working in a customer-facing environment as needed

Composite-toe shoes required; dress code is casual (no ripped, torn, or offensive clothing)

High School Diploma or GED required

About Dawson

Dawson is a trusted staffing partner in Central Ohio. We help job seekers grow their careers with fast feedback, personalized support, and access to multiple employers through one application.

Company Description

About Dawson
Dawson is a family-owned staffing and recruiting agency, continuously operating in Columbus since 1946. Dawson places professionals in temporary, temp-to-hire, and full-time jobs in the fields of administrative and clerical, customer service, warehouse and distribution, accounting and finance, creative, information technology, legal, and healthcare. Dawson is committed to the community with strong philanthropic and volunteer initiatives and has been honored with multiple “Top Workplace” awards by Columbus CEO magazine and “Best of Business” awards from Columbus Business First.