Material Handler - 1st shift

Grahamjobs; Martinsville (VA); On-site; USD 19,286 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Grahamjobs in Martinsville, VA is seeking a Material Handler for 1st shift (6:15am–2:15pm) to support daily warehouse operations, moving, staging, picking, packing, and preparing apparel for shipment.

You'll scan items with RF devices, verify quantities and sizes, build pallets, and assist with receiving and inventory counts. The role requires dependability, teamwork, and willingness to work overtime during peak seasons.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Previous warehouse or distribution experience preferred (apparel experience a plus)
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions with strong attention to detail
• Basic computer or RF scanner experience preferred
• Dependable, team-oriented, and quality focused
• Willingness to work flexible schedules, including overtime during peak seasons

Responsibilities

• Pick, pack, sort, and stage apparel orders according to work instructions and customer requirements
• Load and unload cartons or pallets from trailers, conveyors, or staging areas
• Move product throughout the facility using pallet jacks, carts, or other material handling equipment
• Accurately scan items and locations using RF scanners or warehouse systems
• Verify quantities, styles, sizes, and SKUs to ensure order accuracy
• Build pallets and prepare shipments for outbound delivery
• Assist with receiving, putaway, replenishment, and inventory counts as needed
• Inspect products and packaging for visible damage or discrepancies and report issues promptly
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Meet productivity, quality, and attendance expectations
• Follow all safety policies, SOPs, and operational guidelines
• Support other warehouse functions (including VAS, picking, packing, or sorting) during peak periods

Skills

Attention to detail

Dependable

Team oriented

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

RF scanner

Job description

Job Title: Material Handler1st shift 6:15am to 2:15pmPay - $16.00

Position Summary

The Material Handler supports daily warehouse operations by moving, staging, picking, packing, and preparing apparel products for shipment. This role plays a key part in ensuring inventory is handled accurately, safely, and efficiently while meeting productivity and quality standards in a fast-paced distribution environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Pick, pack, sort, and stage apparel orders according to work instructions and customer requirements
• Load and unload cartons or pallets from trailers, conveyors, or staging areas
• Move product throughout the facility using pallet jacks, carts, or other material handling equipment
• Accurately scan items and locations using RF scanners or warehouse systems
• Verify quantities, styles, sizes, and SKUs to ensure order accuracy
• Build pallets and prepare shipments for outbound delivery
• Assist with receiving, putaway, replenishment, and inventory counts as needed
• Inspect products and packaging for visible damage or discrepancies and report issues promptly
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Meet productivity, quality, and attendance expectations
• Follow all safety policies, SOPs, and operational guidelines
• Support other warehouse functions (including VAS, picking, packing, or sorting) during peak periods

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Previous warehouse or distribution experience preferred (apparel experience a plus)
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions with strong attention to detail
• Basic computer or RF scanner experience preferred
• Dependable, team-oriented, and quality focused
• Willingness to work flexible schedules, including overtime during peak seasons

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 40–50 lbs with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to push, pull, and move product throughout the facility
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced warehouse environment