Material Handler

Comfort Systems USA; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Forklift training available

Job summary

Comfort Systems USA is seeking a Material Handler to oversee the receipt, organization, movement, and distribution of materials on large construction projects. You will report to the Project Manager and Lead Superintendent, communicating material status and coordinating with the Procurement team.

Ideal candidates will have high attention to detail, inventory experience, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Forklift operation and travel to sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience in logging and organizing materials and logs.
• Attention to detail and strong communication with multiple teams.
• Knowledge of material receiving, inventory and replenishment processes.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced construction environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee receipt, organization, movement, and distribution of materials on site.
• Communicate material status with Superintendent and Procurement.
• Build and maintain relationships with electricians to meet material needs.
• Coordinate with Superintendents and Foreman on material kitting and staging.
• Sign for materials on delivery and organize distribution.
• Maintain shipment packing slips and reconcile with Purchase Orders.
• Record received materials in inventory logs with dates, quantities and descriptions.
• Identify shortfalls and communicate opportunities for logistics improvements.
• Operate forklift and lull to move materials around site.

Skills

Inventory management

Strong communication

Detail-oriented

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Primary Role

The Material handler shall be the individual overseeing the receipt, organization, movement, and distribution of materials on large construction projects. This position requires effective verbal and non-verbal communication, attention to detail, organization, and collaborative thinking.

This position receives daily direction from the Project Manager and Lead Superintendent.

Responsibilities

• Effectively communicate with the Superintendent and Procurement Department regarding material status’


• Build and maintain relationships with electricians to ensure material needs are met


• Coordinate closely with Superintendents, Foreman, and other disciplines within the organization regarding material kitting and staging


• Ensure material trailer, clam shell boxes, and cages are fully stocked, and quantities are identified based on specifications provided by the Lead Superintendent


• Ensure work package kits are built, accurate, and staged appropriately


• Sign for all materials upon delivery and organize and distribute accordingly


• Maintain shipment packing slips and balance items received from their corresponding Purchase Order


• Receive and fulfill field material requests, ensuring on time delivery to specified site locations


• Record received materials in the provided material inventory excel file with appropriate dates, quantities, and descriptions


• Identify and communicate material shortfalls to the Lead Superintendent


• Identify and communicate opportunities for material logistics improvements to stay ahead of challenges on current and future projects


• Submit material quality discrepancy reports to the Lead Superintendent for further action


• Account for underutilized materials to be returned for credit


• This person would receive inventory


• Manage lay down yard- stocking shelves, keep things organized


• Run forklift and lull throughout site

Must Haves

• Need to have the skills necessary to receive, log, organize, control material movement, maintain the logs


• Inventory management experience – high level of attention to detail


• Strong communications skills- must be able to communicate with a wide variety of people, track down info as needed

Preferred

• Previous experience operating a forklift and/or lull, and/or all terrain forklift ***trainable


• Understanding of receiving packing slips and reviewing purchase orders (they are reviewing the PO’s for what was ordered and comparing it to what was received)


• Construction experience


• Knowledge of electrical material

Requirements

• High school graduate, G.E.D., or equivalent studies/experience (preferred);


• Military experience (preferred)


• Minimum of 4 years of electrical construction/material related field (preferred)


• Intentional self-starter who takes initiative and proactively seeks out value-add opportunities


• Fundamental understanding of electrical construction flow and associated materials


• Understanding of material stocking and replenishment


• Ability to multi-task in a high volume, fast paced work environment with tight deadlines


• Commitment to providing exceptional support of day-to-day construction operations


• Ability to use internet and Microsoft resources efficiently and effectively


• Ability to travel and remain on project sites for extended periods


• Ability to collaborate within a team environment


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• Ability to work in non-climate-controlled environments


• Ability to lift 50 Ibs


• Must be able to operate a forklift

Training once Hired

• OSHA 10


• Forklift License