Material Handler I CS (Mon-Fri 8:00am-4: 30pm)

Paylocity; Fremont, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

RK Logistics Group in Fremont, CA is seeking a Material Handler to move material using forklifts and hand tools, and to support warehouse operations with RF devices, receiving, picking, and shipping.

The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, lean practices, and timely communication while maintaining inventory integrity and orderly staging of orders.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–2 years warehouse/logistics experience preferred.
• Forklift certification required, 1–2 years forklift/stand-up experience.
• Lean principles (5S/7S) applied in daily work.
• Strong math and writing skills; good communication.
• Knowledge of inventory control and shipping/receiving processes.

Responsibilities

• Operate hand truck, pallet jack, and other equipment to move material.
• Unload inbound customer products and load outbound materials.
• Receive, verify, and stock items; conduct cycle counts.
• Use RF tools for receiving, picking, and shipping.
• Label, wrap, and stage orders; ensure proper documents accompany shipments.
• Maintain clean, safe work areas and assist other teams as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ownership

Integrity

Communication

Independent worker

Flexibility

Safety awareness

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

RF handheld devices

WMS system

Job description

Description

The function of a Material Handler is to process parts through the organization both physically and through the WMS system of record. Material Handlers handle a variety of materials and products. Operates forklifts, pallet jacks, and other machinery to move items, or signals machine operators to move materials onto and off trucks and loading docks. Keeps inventory, loading areas, and machinery clean.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Use hand truck, dollies, pallet jack and other motorized equipment to move material or freight in the warehouse-storage facility


• Unload Customer product as they come inbound


• Load product that is being processed for outbound


• Weigh product and take measurements (DIMS)


• Receive, unpack, check, and verify product to ensure accuracy


• Process Receiving Exceptions as needed


• Use handheld RF tools to receive, pick, stock check and ship product into


• Conduct: stock checks, part number verification, Cycle Counts, support physical inventory


• Pack, re-pack and wrap product for shipping/storage


• Consolidate partial pallets into full pallets for location/inventory consolidation


• Label parts as needed during receipt, put away, picking or shipping process


• Pick parts for: order fulfillment, shipments, scrap request, etc.


• Strap/unstrap or open pallets, boxes or crates as needed


• Stage completed orders or shipments to staging area


• Ensure that orders and shipping material are accompanied with proper delivery documents: Revised BOL, Packing slip, Manual tag, etc.


• Inform lead/supervisor in a timely manner about OSD (overages, shortages & damage) found while picking orders or shipments


• Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures


• Learns and adheres to workplace safety regulations and guidelines


• Complete paperwork thoroughly and promptly


• Perform housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean & safe work environment


• Assist other teams as needed


• Cross-train as needed to learn other warehouse functions


• May perform a variety of tasks related to warehousing


• Complete other duties as assigned

Abilities:

• Attention to detail


• Take ownership of assigned task and complete in a timely manner


• Integrity


• Demonstrate ability to interact well with others and follow instruction.


• Flexibility and ability to adjust to sudden changes in operational goals.


• Must be able to stand, walk, use hands to handle objects, or reach with hands and arms, climb ladders, kneel, and crouch.


• Must be able to lift and move items up to 50 lbs. unassisted while using safe lifting techniques.

Qualifications & Skills needed:

• High school diploma or equivalent


• Minimum 1- 2 years Warehouse and Logistics experience.


• Prior Forklift Certification, with 1- 2 years’ forklift/stand-up experience.


• Customer and Quality focused.


• LEAN understanding with ability to fully execute 5S and 7S.


• Great communication skills.


• Understanding of logistics, shipping, receiving, and standard work instruction protocols


• Strong math and writing skills


• Detail oriented.


• Able to work independently.


• High sense of accuracy


• Assertive, able to meet high volume and demand.


• Basic Computer skills with knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook.


• Knowledge of Inventory control.


• Excellent time management.


• Proficient in Microsoft Suite: Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.

RK Qualities

• Adherence to all RK Safety, Quality, ISO and HR policies and standards

RK Logistics Group will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if RK Logistics Group is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act/.

RK Logistics Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We do not discriminate in employment decisions or practices based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws.