Material Handler - 1st Shift

Service Wire Company; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Holidays

PTO

401(k) Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Annual Bonus Potential

Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

Service Wire Company in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a 1st shift Material Handler/High Reach Operator to support warehouse operations, receiving, transporting, and organizing materials. The role requires operating forklifts, including high reach trucks, and maintaining a safe, clean work area in line with company standards.

Responsibilities include unloading materials, preparing orders for shipment, and managing inventory while ensuring accurate stock levels.

Qualifications

• Forklift operation proficiency; high reach preferred.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and respond to general instructions.
• Able to stand and move about the facility for extended periods.
• Able to lift and move materials up to 50 pounds; assistance provided as needed.
• HS diploma/GED or one year related industrial experience or equivalent training.

Responsibilities

• Receive and unload materials.
• Palletize and prepare orders for shipment as needed.
• Maintain inventory stock and an organized warehouse.
• Transport wire and materials throughout the facility on a forklift.
• Maintain safety standards and a clean, organized work environment.

Skills

Forklift operation

Read instructions

Physical stamina

Lifting 50 lbs

HS diploma or GED

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Service Wire Company, a premier supplier of industrial and utility wire and cable, is currently seeking a 1st shift Material Handler/High Reach Operator in Phoenix, AZ. If you are looking to join a great organization and become a part of our growing team, this may be the opportunity for you!

Position Summary

The Material Handler/High Reach Operator is responsible for supporting warehouse operations by efficiently receiving, transporting, and organizing materials throughout the facility. This role ensures accurate inventory management, safe material handling, and the timely preparation of orders for shipment. Operating forklifts—including high reach trucks—is essential, along with maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work environment in accordance with company standards and safety protocols.

Tasks/Duties/Responsibilities

• Receive and unload materials
• Palletize and prepare orders for shipment on occasion
• Work to maintain inventory stock and an organized warehouse
• Transport wire and materials throughout facility on a forklift
• Maintain safety standards and organized work environment

Knowledge/Skills/Requirements

• Forklift operation proficiency, high reach preferred
• Ability to read, comprehend, and respond to general instructions and directions
• Ability to stand and move about facility for extended periods
• Ability to lift and move materials up to 50 pounds. Assistance provided as needed
• High school diploma/GED (General Equivalency Diploma) or one year related industrial experience or equivalent training

Position Requirements

• Personal protective equipment is required
• Continuous participation in company safety training
• Company forklift operation and certification

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Work environment is comparable to outdoor temperatures
• Regularly stands, bends, and reaches for extended periods
• Regularly moves about the facility
• Regularly lifts and moves materials up to 50 pounds
• Occasionally required to move up to 100 pounds by pushing, pulling, or sliding material. Assistance provided as needed
• Visual inspection of material quality required
• Must be able to work in hot and cold environments without climate-control
• In-person attendance is an essential function of the job

Shift Schedule and Information

• Must be available to work 7am - 3:30pm

The perks of joining our Team

• Comprehensive Insurance Options - Competitive medical coverage with a variety of plan choices
• Progressive PTO & Paid Holidays - Tenure-based paid time off plus eight paid holidays annually
• Predictable, set schedules that support work-life balance - no rotating shifts
• 401(k) with Company Match + Profit Sharing - Matching 5% on 6% of employee contributions and annual profit‑sharing contributions
• Career Growth & Learning Support - Tuition reimbursement and employee assistance programs
• Tuition reimbursement up to $15,000 - annually to support your continued education and career growth
• Annual bonus potential up to $3,000 - through performance incentive programs
• Referral Bonus Program - Employee referral bonuses paid out over the new hire's first year
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