Material Handler 2

M.C. Dean, Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

M.C. Dean, Inc. is seeking a Material Handler 2 to support receiving, storage, and distribution of materials at our Fort Worth facility.

The role requires careful counting, labeling, and inventory tracking to ensure accurate stock levels and safe storage practices. Responsibilities include verifying counts, reconciling discrepancies, and assisting with training new staff. Proficiency in Excel and Outlook, plus forklift/telehandler certification, are preferred to maintain productivity and ensure

Qualifications

• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Outlook for daily warehouse tasks.
• Strong reporting and tracking skills with attention to detail.
• Forklift and telehandler experience/certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive, verify, and count stock items and maintain records.
• Verify inventory counts and reconcile discrepancies.
• Pack and unpack items for storage on shelves.
• Label items with identification tags and equipment.
• Maintain clean and safe storage areas per safety policies.
• Determine proper storage methods based on stock and environment.
• Store items in orderly, accessible locations.
• Inspect items for wear or defects and report issues.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Outlook proficiency

Reporting & tracking

Forklift certification

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Associate’s Degree

Tools

Material Requisition System

Equipment Transfer System

Procurement Mobile

Job description

About M.C. Dean

M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber‑physical solutions for the nation’s most mission‑critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 7,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.

Overview

The Material Handler 2 reports directly to the Material Supervisor and utilizes knowledge of design‑build electrical industry materials to perform logistics tasks such as receiving, storing, and issuing materials, equipment, and other items from the M.C. Dean warehouse and from suppliers. The role requires a solid understanding of the Logistics Service Center processes and procedures and involves a wide variety of tasks, including problem‑solving assistance.

Why Join Us?

Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values—agility, expertise, and trust—we foster a collaborative and forward‑thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.

Responsibilities

• Receiving, verifying, and counting stock items and keeping records of the corresponding data as appropriate.
• Verifying specific inventory computations by comparing them to physical counts of stock.
• Investigating inventory discrepancies and reconciling errors accordingly.
• Packing and unpacking items to be stocked on shelves in material storage areas.
• Marking stock items using identification tags, stamps, electronic marking tools, and other labeling equipment.
• Cleaning and maintaining supplies, tools, equipment, and storage areas to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Determining proper storage methods based on stock location, turnover, environmental factors, and physical capabilities of the facility.
• Storing stock items in an orderly, safe and accessible manner within the warehouses, supply rooms, material storage, and lay‑down areas.
• Examining and inspecting stock items for wear or defects, and reporting any damage to supervisors.
• Maintaining documented records outlining the usage of stock and stock‑handling equipment.
• Developing working knowledge of and using internal software systems, including the Material Requisition System, Equipment Transfer System, and Procurement Mobile.
• Demonstrating understanding of the design‑build electrical industry as it relates to M.C. Dean processes and procedures within the Logistics Service Center.
• Assisting with the training and mentoring of less experienced staff when appropriate.
• Consistently maintaining a high level of productivity, completing all assigned projects and tasks within the appropriate time frame and in accordance with any scheduled deadlines.
• Utilizing advanced reporting and tracking functions within Microsoft Excel.
• Consistently demonstrating verbal and written communication skills, including the use of Microsoft Outlook.
• Providing assistance to other project staff as needed.

Education

• 3+ years of demonstrated experience with a High School Diploma / GED
• 2+ years of experience with an Associate’s Degree

Skills

• Proficiency with intermediate Level Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Excellent reporting and tracking skills, with a consistent record of accuracy, high productivity, professional work ethic, and strict compliance with safety policies and procedures.
• Competency with managing critical tasks individually, such as controlling consignment programs, tool management, managing the lay‑down area, and/or loading and unloading zones, and other individual responsibilities as assigned.
• Forklift and telehandler experience/certification desired.

Abilities

• Ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Relocation of a 12‑foot stepladder without assistance.
• Operating at various heights up to 60 feet, including climbing and maintaining balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, and all types of ladders.
• Performing movements such as walking, climbing, lifting, squatting, crawling, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and reaching overhead on a routine basis.
• Good vision (corrected vision allowed), ability to see in color, and ability to hear and communicate in English.
• Capability to use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools.
• Recognition of potential issues without necessarily solving them.
• Application of general rules to specific problems to produce sensible answers.
• Integration of information to form general rules or conclusions.
• Attention to detail at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Listening and understanding spoken information and ideas.