Material Handler

Sysco; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco in Laurel, MD is seeking a Material Handler to ensure timely delivery of raw materials to production lines, support packing operations, and maintain a clean, safe warehouse. You'll work with the Team Lead to identify issues and propose improvements.

The role emphasizes leadership, coordination, and accurate inventory handling, with duties spanning material pull, waste disposal, and stock monitoring. Experience in warehouses and materials flow is valued, along with strong communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 1-2 years in warehouse or inventory control with leadership experience.
• Food or perishable goods handling and inventory systems a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pull the correct raw product with supervision.
• Ensure timely delivery of raw materials to production lines.
• Manage collection and proper disposal of waste from lines.
• Support production and packing teams with materials and supplies.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized warehouses and staging areas.
• Monitor inventory of packing materials and communicate shortages.
• Enforce safety and cleanliness standards in the warehouse.
• Collaborate with Team Lead on process improvements and labor allocation.

Skills

Strong leadership

Team coordination

Communication

Time management

Warehouse operations

Inventory tracking

Material handling

Troubleshoot flow

Education

High School or GED

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Material Handler is responsible for ensuring timely delivery of raw materials to production lines, efficient collection of waste, and overall support to packing operations. This role ensures there is a clean, organized, and safe environment. The Material Handler works closely with the Team Lead and is expected to proactively identify issues, resolve inefficiencies, and recommend performance improvements.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1 25% Ability to work with the line supervisor and other management to identify and pull the correct raw product.
• 2 20% Ensure timely delivery of raw materials to production lines
• 3 15% Manage collection and proper disposal of waste from lines
• 4 10% Support production and packing associate with materials and supplies
• 5 10% Maintain clean, safe, and organized warehouses and staging areas
• 6 10% Monitor inventory of packing materials and communicate shortages
• 7 5% Enforce safety and cleanliness standards within the warehouse
• 8 5% Collaborate with Team Lead on process improvements and labor allocation

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Prefer High School or GED but not required.

Experience

1-2 years in warehouse or inventory control, including leadership or lead-hand experience (required). Experience in food or perishable good handling, inventory systems, or warehouse equipment (preferred)

Skills

• Strong leadership and team coordination skills
• Good communication and time management
• Understanding of warehouse operations and production support
• Inventory tracking and material handling skills
• Ability to troubleshoot material flow and supply issues

Work Environment

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Lifting to 50 lbs., standing for long periods, operating material handling equipment

Cold and dry warehouse areas; frequent movement between storage, staging, and production areas