Material Handler II

Challenger Turf; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Challenger Turf is seeking a warehouse forklift operator to support the Distribution Lead in relocating, staging, loading, and unloading materials. The role requires operating a lift truck and coordinating with the Distribution Lead and Shipping & Receiving Clerk.

Candidates should have at least 1 year of lift truck experience, a valid certification, and basic computer skills. This is an on-site, non-remote position with mandatory regular attendance.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of lift truck operation
• Certified lift truck operation training
• Exhibits mastery level performance of lift truck operation
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite
• This role operates inside and outside of distribution department.
• This is an onsite job and is NOT remote. Regular and predictive attendance is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Operate a lift truck with fork or pole attachment to move materials
• Ensure all standard procedures are followed while transacting movements of materials
• Coordinate the loading and unloading of materials with the Distribution Lead, Mat Lead, and/or Shipping & Receiving Clerk
• Communicate any order issues with Distribution Lead, Mat Lead, and/or the Shipping & Receiving Clerk
• Verify lot numbers when loading or unloading product
• Assist in the proper packaging of materials
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Assists in inventory monitoring

Skills

Lift truck operation

Microsoft Office

Team coordination

Education

Education or experience level

Job description

Responsible for supporting the Distribution Lead and all elements of Distribution to relocate, stage, load, and unload materials throughout the warehouse and in coordination with freight vendors.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate a lift truck with fork or pole attachment to move materials
• Ensure all standard procedures are followed while transacting movements of materials
• Coordinate the loading and unloading of materials with the Distribution Lead, Mat Lead, and/or Shipping & Receiving Clerk
• Communicate any order issues with Distribution Lead, Mat Lead, and/or the Shipping & Receiving Clerk
• Verify lot numbers when loading or unloading product
• Assist in the proper packaging of materials
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Assists in inventory monitoring

Qualifications:

• Education or experience level
• 1+ year of lift truck operation
• Certified lift truck operation training
• Exhibits mastery level performance of lift truck operation
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite
• This role operates inside and outside of distribution department.
• This is an onsite job and is NOT remote. Regular and predictive attendance is mandatory.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee is frequently required to stand for long periods of time; walk; use hands and fingers, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and move objects up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity at all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Work Authorization

Before being hired, all new employees will be required to show documentation as proof of authorization to work in the United States via the E-Verify system.