Material Handler/Forklift

FastTrack Staffing; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

PTO and Sick Time

401K with a 4% match

Job summary

FastTrack Staffing seeks a Material Handler for a food cold-storage operation in Michigan. The role covers warehouse tasks including picking, palletizing, loading, unloading, and order fulfillment in multi-temperature environments.

You will operate stand-up forklifts and other equipment, use RF scanners and a WMS (Korber/Infios), and participate in cycle counts and safety compliance. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, and 401(k) with match.

Qualifications

• 1 year warehouse experience preferred; cold storage experience is a plus.
• 1 year with Stand up forklift experience
• Work safely in multi-temperature environments from ambient to -20°F with cold-weather gear
• Operate material handling equipment (pallet jacks, forklifts, stand-up reach trucks) as trained
• Experience with Warehouse Management System (Korber/Infios) preferred
• Lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 lbs regularly
• Stand/walk 8-12 hours per shift on concrete floors
• Frequent bending, twisting, kneeling, squatting, reaching above shoulder height
• Repetitive hand/arm use for picking/packing/scanning/equipment

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of warehouse operations including material handling, palletizing, loading, unloading, staging, and order fulfillment.
• Pick, stage, and verify customer orders to support operations and shipment accuracy.
• Stack cases and build pallets using proper lifting techniques and food safety.
• Load and unload trailers and move products to/from storage, staging, and shipping areas.
• Operate material handling equipment (pallet jacks, forklifts, stand-up reach trucks) as trained and certified.
• Use RF scanners to complete warehouse transactions and maintain accurate movement records.
• Transport completed orders to staging or shipping areas and complete required documentation.
• Use automated pallet wrappers and other equipment to support efficiency.
• Assist with cycle counts and physical inventories to maintain stock accuracy.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Stand up forklift

Operating MHE

RF scanners

Multi-temperature handling

Safety compliance

Tools

Korber/Infios WMS

Pallet jacks/Forklifts

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

This role supports inbound, outbound, and order fulfillment operations, including case picking, palletizing, loading, and unloading activities. Material Handlers may be cross‑trained across multiple warehouse functions and are expected to follow all safety, food safety, and quality standards while working in refrigerated and freezer environments.

Job Duties:

• Perform a variety of warehouse operations, including material handling, palletizing, loading, unloading, staging, and order fulfillment activities.
• Pick, stage, and verify customer orders as needed to support operations and ensure shipment accuracy.
• Stack cases and build pallets accurately and efficiently using proper lifting techniques and food safety practices.
• Load and unload trailers and move products to and from designated storage, staging, and shipping locations.
• Operate material handling equipment, including pallet jacks and powered industrial trucks (PIT), as trained, authorized, and certified.
• Use hand‑held and vehicle‑mounted RF scanners to complete warehouse transactions and maintain accurate product movement records.
• Transport completed orders to appropriate staging or shipping areas and complete required documentation.
• Use automated pallet wrappers and other warehouse equipment to support operational efficiency.
• Assist with regular cycle counts and physical inventories to maintain accurate stock levels and document adjustments as directed.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Previous 1 year warehouse experience preferred; cold storage experience is a plus.
• 1 year with Stand up forklift experience
• Work safely and efficiently in multi‑temperature environments ranging from ambient to -20°F while wearing company‑provided cold‑weather gear.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment (e.g., pallet jacks, forklifts, stand‑up reach trucks, etc.).
• Experience with Warehouse Management System (Korber/Infios) is preferred.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull items regularly, up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to stand and walk for 8-12 hours per shift, often on concrete floors.
• Frequent bending, twisting, kneeling, squatting, and reaching above shoulder height.
• Repetitive use of hands and arms for picking, packing, scanning items, or operating equipment.

Benefits once hired in!

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• PTO and Sick Time
• 401K with a 4% match

*This is a drug-free workplace. All candidates must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and be willing to submit to a national background check.