Material Handler / Driver

Satellite Shelters Inc; Dahlonega (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Material Handler/Driver to join their dynamic team. This role involves ensuring timely deliveries and managing material movement within the warehouse. The ideal candidate will have experience in warehouse operations and possess strong communication skills. You will be responsible for operating a forklift, fulfilling shipping orders, and maintaining safety standards. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment while contributing to the efficiency of supply chain operations. If you thrive in a hands-on role and are committed to excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Warehouse and material handling experience required.
• Must have a clean driving record and commercial driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Transport products safely and efficiently to various locations.
• Operate forklift and manage shipping orders accurately.

Skills

Ability to read, write, and understand shipping orders

Safely operate a lift truck

Technical Capacity

Ethical Conduct

Strong attention to detail

Ability to multi-task

Excellent communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Job description

MATERIAL HANDLER / DRIVER – JOB DESCRIPTION

SUMMARY:
The Material Handler / Driver partners with the warehouse, shipping, and supply chain departments to ensure timely and safe deliveries are made to intersite company locations and customers. This position also moves material and finished products in loading, shipping, and manufacturing areas of the plant.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Material Handler:

1. Pull product for order fulfillment and shipping preparation
2. Work with operations team and independently to pick, pack, and ship orders
3. Ensure shipping orders are correctly labeled and processed for quick and efficient delivery
4. Transport products throughout the warehouse via power pallet and/or forklift
5. Operate forklift and other company machinery as required for shipping requirements
6. Review receipt of materials to ensure received materials accuracy
7. Track parts movement between digital and physical locations
8. Ensure packaged goods are loaded according to documentation and bills of lading
9. Perform other duties as required

Delivery Driver:

1. Loading, transporting, and delivering items to customers or intersite locations in a safe, timely manner
2. Obey traffic laws and be courteous to other drivers
3. Reviewing orders before and after delivery to ensure that orders are complete
4. Assisting with loading and unloading items from vehicles
5. Keep truck clean, removing skids and other debris
6. Communicate quickly, professionally, and courteously with all team members and vendors
7. Inside/outside position. Must be able to accomplish responsibilities in all types of weather
8. Perform other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Warehouse and material handling experience
2. Demonstrated experience in job duties or responsibilities
3. In accordance with Satellite’s Company Vehicle Program, this position requires a driving record check with not more than three points on their driving record, as outlined in the policy, in the past 3 years
4. Driver must possess a minimum of two years’ experience in commercial driving as well as ability to drive commercial vehicles safely while following company, state, federal, and local regulations
5. CDL license preferred, but not required

REQUIRED SKILLS:

1. Ability to read, write, and understand shipping orders
2. Safely operate a lift truck including daily inspection and reporting of lift truck issues
3. Technical Capacity
4. Ethical Conduct
5. Strong attention to detail
6. Ability to multi-task and be self-directed while remaining a team player
7. Excellent communication skills

Physical/Mental Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

This position will work primarily outdoors in an environment containing dirt, grease, and dust. Additionally, this position regularly drives vehicles for the company.

Safety Sensitive Position:
This position is classified as a safety sensitive position and, as such, is subject to random drug screenings per the Policy Substance Abuse and Drug Free Workplace.

Compensation:
The pay range listed is the base pay range that Satellite Shelters, Inc. / Satellite Industries, Inc. reasonably expects to pay someone for this position (compensation may vary outside of this range depending on several factors, including but not limited to, a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, location, and end client requirements).

Benefits and Ancillaries:
Medical, dental, vision, PTO benefits, and ancillaries may be available for eligible employees and vary based on the plan options selected by the employee.