Material Handler

D&B Supply; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

D&B Supply is hiring a Material Handler to load and unload products, stock shelves, and move materials across our Kentucky distribution floor. The role emphasizes accurate inventory handling, proper storage, and timely replenishment to support store operations.

Candidates should have experience with inventory systems, be able to lift 25–75 pounds, and operate basic warehouse equipment; forklift certification is a plus but not required.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Material Handler with working knowledge of inventory systems.
• Knowledge of proper storage methods and record keeping preferred.
• Forklift certification preferred, not required.

Responsibilities

• Receive, load, unload, count, weigh, measure, code and store materials.
• Move material using hand tools and equipment including pallet jack and forklifts.
• Open crates and containers; wrap and secure materials on pallets for distribution.
• Assist in inventory of stock received or issued and stock rotation as needed.
• Report discrepancies in receiving to supervisor and maintain clean work areas.

Skills

Inventory systems knowledge

Material handling experience

Record keeping

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Forklift certification (preferred)

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.