Material Handler - 1st Shift

Medium; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO & Holidays

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Annual bonus

Referral bonus

Job summary

Service Wire Company is seeking a 1st shift Material Handler/High Reach Operator in Phoenix, AZ. The role supports warehouse operations by receiving, transporting, and organizing materials, ensuring accurate inventory, and timely order preparation for shipment.

The position requires forklift operation proficiency (high reach preferred), the ability to read and follow instructions, and the stamina to stand and move for extended periods. HS diploma or equivalent training is required.

Qualifications

• Forklift operation proficiency (high reach preferred).
• Ability to read, comprehend, and follow general instructions.
• Ability to stand and move for extended periods and perform lifting up to 50 pounds (assistance provided).
• HS diploma or 1 year related industrial experience or equivalent training.

Responsibilities

• Receive and unload materials.
• Palletize and prepare orders for shipment as needed.
• Maintain organized inventory in the warehouse.
• Transport materials using a forklift throughout the facility.
• Maintain safety standards and organized work environment.

Skills

Forklift operation

Reading/comprehension

Physical stamina

Heavy lifting (up to 100 lb)

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Overview

Service Wire Company, a premier supplier of industrial and utility wire and cable, is seeking a 1st shift Material Handler/High Reach Operator in Phoenix, AZ.

If you are looking to join a great organization and have an opportunity to become part of a 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.

Responsibilities

• Receive and unload materials
• Palletize and prepare orders for shipment on occasion
• Maintain inventory stock and an organized warehouse
• Transport wire and materials throughout the facility on a forklift
• Maintain safety standards and an 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 the facility for extended periods
• Ability to lift and move materials up to 50 pounds. Assistance provided as needed.
• High school diploma/GED 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

• Must be available to work 7:00 am – 3:30 pm

Benefits

• 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 schedules - 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 continued education
• 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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