Material Handler / Forklift Operator

Quality Enclosures, Inc.; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 19,286 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with growth

Paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Comprehensive benefits package

Retirement plan with company match

Job summary

Quality Enclosures is seeking a Material Handler to support receiving, staging, and shipping activities in a Florida warehouse. The role involves unloading materials, verifying shipments, staging for production, and ensuring accurate inventory.

You will operate forklifts and pallet jacks while following safety procedures in a non-air conditioned environment. Candidate should have a high school diploma and 1 year of forklift experience in a warehouse or manufacturing setting, with the ability to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Warehouse or manufacturing experience required.
• At least 1 year of regular forklift experience in a warehouse or manufacturing setting.
• Ability to read work orders, labels, and measurements.
• Basic math, computer, and data entry skills.
• Ability to work safely with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Receive and unload incoming materials and products.
• Verify shipments and report discrepancies.
• Stage and distribute materials for production and transfer orders.
• Maintain neat and accurate inventory.
• Load outgoing shipments and secure materials properly.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks safely.
• Maintain inventory records and assist with cycle counts.
• Follow safety procedures and keep the work area clean and organized.
• Assist with additional warehouse or production duties as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Reading work orders

Basic math

Data entry

Safety compliance

Limited supervision

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

Quality Enclosures Material Handlers play a vital role in supporting our manufacturing and shipping operations. This role includes receiving incoming materials, staging product for production, loading outbound shipments, and safely operating forklifts and other warehouse equipment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Receive and unload incoming materials and products
• Verify shipments and report discrepancies
• Stage and distribute materials for production and transfer orders
• Maintain neat and accurate inventory
• Load outgoing shipments and secure materials properly
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks safely
• Maintain inventory records and assist with cycle counts
• Follow safety procedures and keep the work area clean and organized
• Assist with additional warehouse or production duties as needed

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Warehouse or manufacturing experience required
• At least 1 year of regular forklift experience in a warehouse or manufacturing setting
• Ability to read work orders, labels, and measurements
• Basic math, computer, and data entry skills
• Ability to work safely with limited supervision

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Ability to lift, move, push, and pull materials with or without assistance
• Ability to exert up to 100 pounds occasionally and 50 pounds frequently-
• Frequent standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, and climbing
• Work is performed primarily in a non-air-conditioned warehouse or manufacturing environment
• Exposure to varying temperatures, industrial noise, and moving equipment
• Exposure to sharp and rapid equipment movement, sharp utensils & materials
• Personal Protective Equipment required

Benefits

• Competitive pay with growth opportunities
• Paid holidays and paid time off including a your birthday
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Retirement plan with company match

This job description includes, but is not limited to, the duties and responsibilities listed above. Essential functions may be modified or supplemented based on business needs. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.

Quality Enclosures is an EOE / E-Verify / Drug-Free Workplace