Material Handler

ColonialWebb Contractors Company; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in construction is seeking a Material Handler to join their team in Richmond, Virginia. The ideal candidate will manage site materials, ensuring organization and compliance with safety protocols. This role requires strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently. Join a company that values its employees and offers competitive wages, career growth, and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Market competitive wages

Opportunities for career growth

401(k) plan with company match

Paid holidays and personal leave

Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company sponsored wellness program

Employee Assistance Program

Employee referral incentives

Discounts at major companies

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of material control procedures.
• Ability to work without direct supervision.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, store, and issue site material.
• Coordinate offloading of materials.
• Maintain site material organization and cleanliness.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Coordination

Communication

Job description

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:

We are focused on our people, our culture and our business. We specialize in multiple trades and our teams do work in New Construction, Mechanical Service, Industrial Refrigeration, Special Projects, and Manufacturing. We have been providing an array of services for our commercial customers for over 50 years.

Perks of joining ColonialWebb:

• Market, competitive wages based on experience
• Opportunities for career growth, training, and development
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match
• Personal leave, paid holidays, bereavement leave
• Excellent Medical, dental, vision, and Rx drug insurance
• Company sponsored wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee referral incentives
• Discounts at major automotive, computer, and cell phone companie

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 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/or 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 change and document new location when necessary
• Maintain site material organization and cleanliness, etc. – report problems to supervisor
• Issue material as directed, locate material, assist in material removal, and insure documentation is complete and accurate
• Locate and prepare material for outbound shipment. Notify supervisor when shipment is ready; 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

You should have:

• Working knowledge of material control procedures, techniques, systems, etc.
• Excellent attention to detail
• 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 protection equipment such as hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, fall protection, safety shoes, and others as required

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.