Material Handler II

Challenger Turf, Inc.; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Challenger Turf, Inc. is seeking a warehouse Distribution Assistant in Dalton, GA. The role supports the Distribution Lead and oversees material relocation, staging, loading, and unloading in coordination with freight vendors.

Work hours are Monday–Friday, 7am–5pm, with duties including safe operation of lift equipment, order accuracy, and inventory support. This onsite position requires reliable attendance and teamwork within the Distribution department.

Qualifications

• Education or experience level required.
• 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.

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 loading and unloading of materials with Distribution Lead, Mat Lead, and/or Shipping & Receiving Clerk.
• Communicate any order issues with Distribution Lead, Mat Lead, and/or Shipping & Receiving Clerk.
• Verify lot numbers when loading or unloading product.
• Assist in proper packaging of materials.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Assist in inventory monitoring.

Skills

Lift truck operation

Certified lift truck training

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About The Role

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.

Job Type

Full-Time

Locations

Dalton, GA

Schedule

Monday-Friday 7am-5pm

Department

Distribution

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

Work Environment

• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.