Material Handler

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

PTO and holiday pay

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts and wellness Incent

Safe, team-oriented environment

Job summary

Dawson seeks a Material Handler in Lewis Center, Ohio (Onsite) to join a small warehouse team. This role involves loading/unloading, counting, and processing shipments, with hands-on training for pallet jack and forklift use. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm, with temp-to-hire potential and benefits after hire.

The position emphasizes accuracy, safety, and dependable attendance in a fast-paced environment, offering growth opportunities and a stable daytime schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift up to 90 lbs.
• Strong counting and math skills; cycle counts are critical.
• Familiarity with cycle counts or inventory software is a plus.
• Pallet jack experience preferred; forklift experience a plus (forklift use after permanent hire).

Responsibilities

• Load and unload materials onto pallets, trays, racks, and shelves; band materials as needed.
• Read work orders and move correct materials to destination.
• Secure materials for transport and count/record shipments.
• Perform bi-weekly cycle counts to maintain inventory records.
• Resolve shipping errors and provide customer service as needed.
• Maintain warehouse organization and cleanliness.
• Assist with receiving, labeling, and basic inventory tasks.

Skills

Lifting to 90 lbs

Cycle counts / counting

Inventory software familiarity

Pallet jack experience

Forklift experience

Reliability & attendance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

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