Material Handler I: Warehouse Ops & Inventory

Paylocity; Newark, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

RK Logistics Group is seeking a Material Handler to advance parts through our warehouse and WMS records. You will operate forklifts, load docks, verify incoming and outgoing shipments, and maintain clean, safe work areas while supporting inventory accuracy.

The role requires basic math, strong communication, LEAN awareness, and the ability to follow strict safety guidelines. On-site work with hands-on duties including potential cross-training across warehousing tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 0-2 years’ Warehouse and Logistics experience.
• 1-2 years’ forklift experience preferred.
• LEAN principles training offered.
• Great communication skills.
• Understanding of logistics, shipping, receiving, and standard work instruction protocols.
• Strong math and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Use hand trucks, dollies, pallet jacks and other motorized equipment to move material or freight in the warehouse-storage facility.
• Unload customer products as they come inbound.
• Load product that is being processed for outbound.
• Weigh products 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 products into WMS.
• Conduct stock checks, part number verification, Cycle Counts, support physical inventory.
• Pack, re-pack and wrap products for shipping and storage.
• Consolidate partial pallets into full pallets for location and inventory consolidation.
• Label parts as needed during receipt, put away, picking or shipping process.
• Pick parts for order fulfillment, shipments, scrap requests, etc.
• Strap/unstrap or open pallets, boxes or crates as needed.
• Stage completed orders or shipments in staging area.
• Ensure that orders and shipping material are accompanied with proper delivery documents: Revised BOL, packing slip, manual tag, etc.
• Inform lead/supervisor about OSD (overages, shortages & damage) found while picking orders or shipments.
• Check QB to ensure timely and accurate responses to inquiries.
• Process RAM to ensure efficient and accurate handling of materials.
• Verify incoming shipments for accuracy and completeness.
• Place materials in variance, ensuring proper categorization and tracking.
• Process materials for shipment to BELFOR, coordinating logistics and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures.
• Follow all workplace safety regulations and guidelines.
• Executes department-specific documentation processes including bill of lading verification, inventory reconciliation, and warehouse management system data entry to support inbound, outbound, and internal material handling operations.
• Perform housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Occasional use of hand tools and/or power tools.
• Cross-train as needed to learn other warehouse functions.
• Other duties and tasks assigned as needed.

Skills

Detail oriented

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Independent worker

Flexibility

Physical endurance

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

RK Logistics Group is seeking a Material Handler to advance parts through our warehouse and WMS records. You will operate forklifts, load docks, verify incoming and outgoing shipments, and maintain clean, safe work areas while supporting inventory accuracy.

The role requires basic math, strong communication, LEAN awareness, and the ability to follow strict safety guidelines. On-site work with hands-on duties including potential cross-training across warehousing tasks.