Material Handler I

Wilsonart; Klamath Falls (OR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Disability insurance

FSAs / dependent care

Vision benefits

Legal benefits

Gym discounts

Wellness clinics

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Wilsonart in Oregon is seeking a warehouse worker to load, unload, and package materials for the manufacturing line. You will drive a forklift, ensure material accuracy and schedule adherence, and perform related tasks.

The role requires at least a year in a warehouse, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to lift heavy items. You will work in an indoor environment with safety and inventory responsibilities, cross training along the line.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Plus one year of warehouse experience.
• Able to lift 50–100 pounds and operate a forklift safely.

Responsibilities

• Move materials within the warehouse using a forklift.
• Sort and distribute materials per work orders.
• Count and record units moved or handled.
• Attach tags or labels to materials and pallets.
• Refuel lift truck and perform safety inspections.
• Conduct cycle counts and inventory accuracy checks.
• Organize materials in the assigned area and cross-train along the line.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to safety

Independent work

Mathematics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Win at Wilsonart

At Wilsonart, we don’t just make surfaces—we build careers. When you join our team, you become part of something bigger: a company driven by innovation, grounded in values, and powered by people who care. You’ll be surrounded by teammates who take pride in their work and look out for one another. You’ll have the chance to learn, grow and make a real impact. And you’ll be part of a company that believes winning means helping you succeed at work and in life.

Here, You’ll Win With

Support that keeps you well

• Medical, dental, and life insurance
• Company‑paid short‑ and long‑term disability
• FSAs and dependent care options
• Vision and legal benefits
• Gym discounts and wellness clinics
• Tuition reimbursement—for you and your dependents

Opportunities to grow

• Clear paths to promotion and internal mobility
• Training, coaching, and mentorship
• Development programs to support your goals

Time for what matters

• Paid vacation and holidays in your first year
• A culture that respects work‑life balance

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Loads, unloads and packages all materials for the manufacturing line. Drives a forklift for the assigned department. Ensures material accuracy and schedule adherence. Performs other tasks as required.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Moves material within a storage facility to and from the loading area using a forklift truck.
• Sorts and distributes material to various areas following work order instructions.
• Counts and records number of units of materials moved or handled.
• Attaches identifying tag or labels to materials or marks information on pallets.
• Refuels lift truck and conducts safety inspections.
• Performs cycle counts and inventory to ensure material availability and system accuracy.
• Organizes materials in the assigned warehouse.
• Cross trains along the line.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of safety standards applicable to the work area and other pertinent rules/ regulations governing work standards.
• Knowledge of receiving procedures.
• Knowledge of mathematics to add and subtract.
• Skill in driving lift trucks.
• Ability to understand and follow directions.
• Ability to work independently.

Education

High School Graduate or GED

EXPERIENCE

Plus one year of warehouse experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking/pushing/climbing and lifting material or equipment of heavy weight of 50 to 100 pounds.

ENVIRONMENT

Located in an indoor area with frequent exposure to mild physical discomfort from dust, fumes, temperature extremes, loud noises and bright lights. Examples: mail clerks, material handlers and food service workers.

Wilsonart is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, order of protection status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.