Material Handler

TransPak; Tualatin (OR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

TransPak is seeking a motivated Material Handler to support our warehouse operations, stocking, moving materials, loading/unloading trucks, and maintaining an organized storage system. You will contribute to safety and SOP adherence while providing coaching and feedback for continuous improvement.

This role requires teamwork, strong communication, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Forklift certification or training is preferred, and overtime, weekends, or holidays may be required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Warehouse or material handling experience preferred.
• Strong teamwork and communication to build a high performing team.
• Able to lift 50 lbs and operate forklift/pallet jack as needed.

Responsibilities

• Read work orders or receive instructions to determine material needs.
• Move freight to and from storage, production areas, loading docks, and vehicles.
• May perform continuous improvement projects as needed.
• Follow safety procedures and operate equipment safely and efficiently.
• Report defects or maintenance needs to keep equipment reliable.
• Speak up about unsafe conditions or acts.
• Collaborate with team to complete tasks in a fast-paced production environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Pallet jack operation

Job description

A Material Handler is responsible for contributing to the Material Handling team’s high-performance and engagement in safety and standard operating procedures. Maintains the warehouse operations including stocking, moving materials or stock, loading/unloading trucks, maintaining an organized warehouse and its storage system and/or production facility. Prepare materials for production use or shipping/receiving. Will provide coaching and regular feedback for continuous improvement.

Position Summary

A Material Handler is responsible for contributing to the Material Handling team’s high-performance and engagement in safety and standard operating procedures. Maintains the warehouse operations including stocking, moving materials or stock, loading/unloading trucks, maintaining an organized warehouse and its storage system and/or production facility. Prepare materials for production use or shipping/receiving. Will provide coaching and regular feedback for continuous improvement.

Essential Functions

• Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments or material or equipment needs.
• Move freight, stock, or other materials to and from storage or production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, ships, or containers, by hand or using hand trucks, pallet jacks, or other equipment. Loading and unloading of vehicles.
• May performspecial continuous improvement projects as needed.
• Safe and Efficient Facility Team Member
• Address and report all equipment defects or maintenance needs to maintain safe and efficient use. Follow all procedures, policies and know the equipment before using it.
• Speak up when observing something that may be unsafe or someone performing unsafe acts.
• Efficiently perform work according to standard operating procedures.
• Work together with other team members to accomplish tasks safely in a fast-paced production environment.

Marginal Functions

• Housekeeping: sweeping and disposing of scrap or other miscellaneous items.
• Perform other related work as assigned.

Education/Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• High School diploma or GED preferred

Required

• Previous warehouse or material handling experience preferred
• Strong teamwork and communication skills to build a high performing team
• Role model TransPak culture and operating procedures
• Demonstrated attention to detail, deadline-driven, continuous improvement behaviors
• Able to lift 50 lbs.
• Forklift experience and able to maintain certificationson equipment such as forklift certification or pallet jack training, as required by site.

Desired

• Bilingual English-Spanish speaker
• Open to work overtime, weekends and occasionally holidays
• One (1) year inventory management experience