Material Handler I

Motion; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation

Sick leave

Holiday pay

Job summary

Motion Industries is hiring a Material Handler I for on-site duties in Latham, NY. The role involves unloading shipments, using a forklift, and recording goods in the warehouse system. You will prepare shipping documents and help keep areas organized and safe.

Typical duties include replenishing stock, assisting with packing, and may involve occasional driving or after-hours work. A HS diploma and 0–2 years of related experience are expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Zero to two years of related experience preferred.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Unload and move shipments from the receiving area to storage or work zones.
• Record incoming/outgoing shipments in the Warehouse Management System.
• Prepare packing slips, shipping labels, and bills of lading.
• Operate a forklift and maintain a clean, safe workspace.
• Assist with inventory replenishment and occasional driving duties.

Skills

Teamwork

Follow instructions

Basic math

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Warehouse Management System

Job description

## Material Handler IApply: On-Site: Latham, NY, USA: Full time: Posted Today: R26\\_0000030129**Material Handler I****SUMMARY:**Under close supervision, the Material Handler performs physical and administrative tasks related to material handling such as shipping, receiving, order fulfillment, returns, and storage. This position lifts heavy items and operates a forklift.**COMPENSATION:Starting pay $20.00/Hour - Pay increases every six months based on performance.****JOB DUTIES*** Unloads and directs movement of shipments from shipping and receiving platform to storage and work areas.* Verifies and records incoming and outgoing shipments within the Warehouse Management System to ensure shipments include correct product, quality, and quantity.* Gathers, verifies, and places items into order picking container for outgoing shipments.* Prepares packing slips, shipping labels, bills of lading, and other required documents.* Ensures warehouse work areas and equipment are clean, orderly, and properly maintained.* Replenishes primary stock shelves from reserve stock locations as needed.* Operates a forklift.* Works after hours as needed.* May perform driving duties.* Performs other duties as assigned.**EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE**Typically requires a high school diploma or GED and zero (0) to two (2) years of related experience or an equivalent combination.**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES*** Ability to work as a team in a fast-paced environment.* Possess the ability to comprehend and carry-out instructions provided in oral, written, and diagram format.* Basic computer skills, including information processing required.* Ability to perform basic mathematical functions in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.**PHYSICAL DEMANDS:** Ability to regularly stand, walk, talk, hear, and lift occasionally sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, or crawl. Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 150 pounds, with assistance as necessary.**LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS:** Certified to operate a forklift. Valid driver’s license. Certified to handle hazardous material shipments.**SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:** No Supervisory Responsibility**BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY:** No**COMPANY INFORMATION:** Motion Industries offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.**DISCLAIMER:** This job description illustrates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and skills required. Management retains the right to add or modify duties at any time.