Material Handler - Construction

ColonialWebb Contractors Company; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay range $17-27/hr

Career development

401(k) with company match

PTO and paid holidays

Medical, dental, life, vision, and ADP

Employee Assistance Program

Referral incentives

Job summary

ColonialWebb is hiring a construction site Material Handler in Richmond, VA. You will receive, inspect, store, locate, and issue materials, ensuring accurate documentation and smooth site operations.

Responsibilities include offloading shipments, tagging items, coordinating storage, and maintaining organization while coordinating with supervisors and vendors. A strong eye for detail and ability to work with minimal supervision are essential, with competitive hourly pay and full benefits.

Qualifications

• Forklift operation experience required.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple activities.
• Comfortable working with vendors and coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, store, locate and issue site material and prepare required documentation.
• Accept materials as shipments arrive to construction site.
• Check freight bills and purchase orders against physical shipment for numbers and damage.
• Initiate new packing lists if discrepancies occur.
• Coordinate offloading of materials.
• Photograph damages and document shortages within shipment discrepancies.
• Tag all material with PO, receiver, or tag numbers.
• Place material in proper area according to storage lists and initiate location changes when needed.
• Maintain site material organization and cleanliness; report problems to supervisor.
• Issue material as directed and assist in material removal and outbound preparation.
• Notify supervisor when shipment is ready and coordinate loading.
• Keep stock to minimum preapproved levels for daily needs.
• Maintain inventory of tools with location and condition.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Communication

Tools

Forklift

Job description

We are hiring a construction site Material Handler to join our team at ColonialWebb. We are looking for someone who is organized and can communicate well with others.

Who we are:

At ColonialWebb, we are deeply committed to our people, our culture, and the continued growth of our business. As a full-service MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) contractor, we pride ourselves on the quality and expertise of our teams, who work across a diverse range of specialties, including New Construction, Mechanical Service, Industrial Refrigeration, and Manufacturing. For over 50 years, we've been dedicated to delivering comprehensive solutions and unmatched service to our commercial customers, earning a reputation as a trusted contractor in the industry.

Perks of joining ColonialWebb:

• Competitive pay range of $17/hr - $27/hr
• Career development and progression
• 401(k) plan with company match
• PTO and paid holidays
• Excellent medical, dental, life, vision and disability benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee referral incentives

A day in the life:

• Receive, inspect, store, locate and issue site material, and prepare required documentation and records
• Accept materials as shipments arrive to construction site
• Check freight bills and purchase orders against physical shipment for numbers, damage, etc.
• Initiate new packing lists if discrepancies occur
• Coordinate offloading of materials
• Photograph damages, document overages and/or shortages in material shipment discrepancies.
• Tag all material with appropriate Purchase Order, receiver, and/or tag numbers
• Place material in proper area according to storage and handling lists; initiate storage change and document new location when necessary
• Maintain site material organization and cleanliness, etc. - report problems to supervisor
• Issue material as directed, locate material, assist in material removal, and insure documentation is complete and accurate
• Locate and prepare material for outbound shipment.
• Notify supervisor when shipment is ready; coordinate loading
• Purchase for stock only the minimum preapproved items that are a daily requirement
• Keep up to date inventory of tools-number, condition, location-and schedule relocation of tools as jobs dictate

You should have:

• Working knowledge of material control procedures, techniques, systems, etc.
• Previous forklift operator experience
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent organization skills
• Ability to coordinate and perform multiple activities in a timely manner
• Ability to work without direct supervision
• Ability to deal diplomatically and effectively with vendors, suppliers, coworkers, and customers
• Ability to wear personal protection equipment such as hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, fall protection, safety shoes, and others as required

EOE M/W/Disability/Vets

Veterans and those with previous military experience are encouraged to apply.