Material Handler

ColonialWebb; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 23,419 - 37,195; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with company match

PTO and holidays

Medical, dental, life, vision, and ADP

Employee assistance program

Referral incentives

Job summary

ColonialWebb in Richmond, VA is hiring a construction site Material Handler to support site operations by receiving, inspecting, storing and issuing materials, and keeping accurate records.

The role requires organization, attention to detail, ability to work with suppliers and team, and adherence to safety PPE guidelines. Benefits include medical/dental, 401(k), PTO, and career development.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of material control procedures, techniques, systems.
• Previous forklift operator experience.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent organization skills.
• Ability to coordinate and perform multiple activities in a timely manner.
• Ability to work without direct supervision.
• Ability to deal diplomatically and effectively with vendors, suppliers, coworkers, and customers.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment such as hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, fall protection, safety shoes, and others as required.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, store, locate and issue site material, and prepare required documentation and records.
• Accept materials as shipments arrive to the construction site.
• Check freight bills and purchase orders against physical shipment for numbers, damage, etc. Initiate new packing lists if discrepancies occur.
• Coordinate offloading of materials.
• Photograph damages, document overages and shortages in material shipment discrepancies. Tag all material with appropriate Purchase Order, receiver, and/or tag numbers.
• Place material in proper area according to storage and handling lists; initiate storage changes and document new location when necessary.
• Maintain site material organization and cleanliness; report problems to supervisor.
• Issue material as directed, locate material, assist in material removal, and ensure documentation is complete and accurate.
• Locate and prepare material for outbound shipment; notify supervisor when shipment is ready and coordinate loading.
• Purchase for stock only the minimum preapproved items that are a daily requirement.
• Keep up to date inventory of tools—number, condition, location—and schedule relocation of tools as jobs dictate.

Skills

Material handling

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Communication

Safety PPE knowledge

Vendor coordination

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Overview

We are hiring a construction site Material Handler to join our team at ColonialWebb. We are looking for someone who is organized and can communicate well with others.

Who We Are

At ColonialWebb, we are deeply committed to our people, our culture, and the continued growth of our business. As a full-service MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) contractor, we pride ourselves on the quality and expertise of our teams, who work across a diverse range of specialties, including New Construction, Mechanical Service, Industrial Refrigeration, and Manufacturing. For over 50 years, we\'ve been dedicated to delivering comprehensive solutions and unmatched service to our commercial customers, earning a reputation as a trusted contractor in the industry.

Benefits

• Competitive pay range of $17/hr - $27/hr


• Career development and progression


• 401(k) plan with company match


• PTO and paid holidays


• Excellent medical, dental, life, vision and disability benefits


• Employee Assistance Program


• Employee referral incentives

A Day In The Life

• Receive, inspect, store, locate and issue site material, and prepare required documentation and records


• Accept materials as shipments arrive to the construction site


• Check freight bills and purchase orders against physical shipment for numbers, damage, etc. Initiate new packing lists if discrepancies occur


• Coordinate offloading of materials


• Photograph damages, document overages and shortages in material shipment discrepancies. Tag all material with appropriate Purchase Order, receiver, and/or tag numbers


• Place material in proper area according to storage and handling lists; initiate storage changes and document new location when necessary


• Maintain site material organization and cleanliness; report problems to supervisor


• Issue material as directed, locate material, assist in material removal, and ensure documentation is complete and accurate


• Locate and prepare material for outbound shipment; notify supervisor when shipment is ready and coordinate loading


• Purchase for stock only the minimum preapproved items that are a daily requirement


• Keep up to date inventory of tools—number, condition, location—and schedule relocation of tools as jobs dictate

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of material control procedures, techniques, systems


• Previous forklift operator experience


• Excellent attention to detail


• Excellent organization skills


• Ability to coordinate and perform multiple activities in a timely manner


• Ability to work without direct supervision


• Ability to deal diplomatically and effectively with vendors, suppliers, coworkers, and customers


• Ability to wear personal protective equipment such as hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, fall protection, safety shoes, and others as required

EOE M/W/Disability/Vets. Veterans and those with previous military experience are encouraged to apply.