Material Handler I

The Hillman Group; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hillman Group is seeking a Material Handler to support Operations by moving and stocking materials and finished products to designated areas in the facility. You will operate hand scanners, pallet jacks, and forklifts, ensuring accurate stocking and timely replenishment to workstations.

Responsibilities include unloading stock, transferring finished goods, and maintaining safety standards. Must be forklift-certified and able to read verbal and written instructions.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Forklift operation certification is required.
• Ability to work from verbal and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Move and stock materials to designated areas in the facility.
• Use a hand scanner to track materials.
• Unload and store stock in the Bulk storage area.
• Provide replenishment materials to workstations in a timely manner.
• Pull and stock correct product to boxes and pick locations.
• Transfer finished products to designated areas.
• Stack empty skids and pallets in designated areas.
• Operate a manual and/or motorized pallet jack.
• Report problems and issues to the manager.

Skills

Hand scanner

Pallet jack

Forklift

Order picker

Drexel

Part numbering systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand-held RF Scanner

Pallet jack

Forklift

Job description

Job Summary

Supports Operations by moving and stocking materials and finished products to designated areas in the facility.

Job Summary

Supports Operations by moving and stocking materials and finished products to designated areas in the facility.

Essential Job Functions *

• Ability to use a hand scanner
• Picks-up incoming materials from the Receiving dock
• Unloads and puts away stock in the Bulk storage area
• Provides replenishment materials to workstations in a timely manner
• Pulls and stocks correct product to appropriate boxes and pick locations
• Transfers finished products to designated areas
• Stacks empty skids and pallets in designated areas
• Operates a manual and/or motorized pallet jack
• Uses knowledge and experience to resolve basic operating problems; reports other problems to manger
• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Employees are expected and encouraged to participate in safety and health program activities including immediately reporting hazards, immediately reporting unsafe work practices and incidents to supervisors, wearing required personal protective equipment, and participating in and supporting safety committee activities.

Education & Experience

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Competencies – Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Familiarity with part numbering systems is a plus.
• Able to operate a pallet jack, forklift, order picker and Drexel.
• Able to work accurately from verbal and written instructions.

Operational Equipment

• Hand-held RF Scanner, manual/motorized pallet jack

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Work Environment

Material Handler Must be forklift operation certified. Standing on concrete floors up to 8 hrs/day. Exposure to loud noise. Functional vision and hearing required.

Physical Demands

Material Handler Medium - Heavy, lifting up to 70 lbs.

The Hillman Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Aff­irmative Action Employer and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, protected veteran or military status, genetic information, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.