Material Handler & Forklift Operator — Growth & Benefits

Walpole Outdoors LLC; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Walpole Outdoors LLC is seeking a Material Handler to move, store, and organize materials across the facility and yard, coordinating needs with multiple departments while maintaining safety and inventory flow.

Work includes forklift operation, daily safety checks, and supporting shipping, receiving, and stock movement in a fast-paced environment; candidates should be reliable, safety-focused and able to work as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Certified forklift operator with certification for each type of forklift to be operated.
• Minimum of 3 years of material handling experience or experience in a related field.
• Ability to work with a team and be adaptable to a changing environment.
• Strong attention to safety, detail, and organization.
• Reliable transportation and consistent attendance.
• Applicants with warehousing, material organization, or logistics experience will be given preference.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to load and unload trailers and trucks, dispose of debris, and organize the facility and yard.
• Perform daily equipment safety checks and complete weekly safety inspections; promptly report any discrepancies.
• Assist in coordinating the movement of stock, including branch loads.
• Maintain strong product knowledge, including familiarity with the location of all in-stock catalog merchandise and the ability to move materials as needed.
• Support order picking, packaging, shipping, and receiving activities.
• Accurately complete all required paperwork related to shipping, receiving, inventory movements, and material receipt transactions.
• Serve as a back-up driver for the shuttle truck to ensure operational continuity when needed.
• Consistently follow all company safety guidelines, policies, and procedures.

Skills

Forklift operation

Material handling

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Reliability

Attendance

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Walpole Outdoors LLC is seeking a Material Handler to move, store, and organize materials across the facility and yard, coordinating needs with multiple departments while maintaining safety and inventory flow.

Work includes forklift operation, daily safety checks, and supporting shipping, receiving, and stock movement in a fast-paced environment; candidates should be reliable, safety-focused and able to work as part of a team.