Material Handler - Inventory & Receiving 1st shift

Marlin Steel Wire Products LLC; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Marlin Steel Wire Products LLC in Baltimore, MD is hiring a hands-on Material Handler – Inventory & Receiving to support daily warehouse operations with a focus on inbound receiving and inventory accuracy. The role requires operating forklifts, verifying packing slips, and staging materials for production.

It is a fast-paced, physical position demanding attention to detail and the ability to adapt to changing priorities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of warehouse, receiving, or material handling experience.
• Strong attention to detail, especially with part verification and counts.
• Forklift experience required.
• Ability to read and understand packing slips and inventory documents.
• Comfortable working independently and shifting priorities as needed.

Responsibilities

• Receive, sort, and verify incoming materials against packing slips.
• Inspect for damage, discrepancies, and accuracy.
• Organize and stage incoming parts for put-away.
• Ensure timely processing to prevent bottlenecks in receiving.
• Maintain accurate daily inventory through proper tracking and movement.
• Put away materials in designated locations in an organized manner.
• Consolidate inventory and maintain clean, structured storage areas.
• Support ongoing inventory accuracy and cycle awareness.
• Kit and stage orders for various jobs.
• Move and shuffle materials to staging or production areas.
• Assist across departments as needed.
• Pull and prepare materials for outbound orders.
• Package, band, and wrap shipments according to requirements.
• Load and unload trucks safely using forklifts or other equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized warehouse and work area.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Prioritization

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Baltimore - Baltimore, MD, Salary Range: $20.00 - $22.00Hourly, Work schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm

Summary

We are hiring a hands-on Material Handler – Inventory & Receiving to support daily warehouse operations, with a strong focus on inbound receiving, inventory accuracy, and staging materials for production and shipment. This role is critical to keeping operations moving, especially in receiving, sorting, verifying, and putting away incoming parts, as well as supporting day-to-day material flow across the facility. This is a fast-paced, physical role that requires organization, attention to detail, and a willingness to jump in wherever needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, sort, and verify incoming materials against packing slips
• Inspect for damage, discrepancies, and accuracy
• Organize and stage incoming parts for put-away
• Ensure timely processing to prevent bottlenecks in receiving
• Maintain accurate daily inventory through proper tracking and movement
• Put away materials in designated locations in an organized manner
• Consolidate inventory and maintain clean, structured storage areas
• Support ongoing inventory accuracy and cycle awareness
• Kit and stage orders (e.g., Bay Bridge and similar jobs)
• Move and shuffle materials to appropriate staging or production areas
• Act as an extra set of hands across departments as needed
• Pull and prepare materials for outbound orders
• Package, band, and wrap shipments according to requirements
• Load and unload trucks safely using forklifts or other equipment
• Maintain a clean, organized warehouse and work area

Qualifications: Qualifications & Skills

• 2+ years of warehouse, receiving, or material handling experience
• Strong attention to detail, especially with part verification and counts
• Forklift experience required
• Ability to read and understand packing slips and inventory documents
• Comfortable working independently and shifting priorities as needed

Physical Requirements

• Lift up to 55 lbs. regularly
• Stand/walk for extended shifts (9+ hours)
• Push/pull heavy material carts (up to 200 lbs.)
• Work in a production environment with temperature changes and exposure to dust, oils, and fumes
• Safety glasses are always required

Work Environment:

This position will work in a production setting that requires safety gear such as safety glasses, gloves, and ear protection. The workspace involves exposure to high temperatures, sparks, metal dust, and industrial fumes as well as varying noise levels. Employees must adhere to strict safety protocols to ensure a secure working environment.

Flexibility of Job Duties and Responsibilities:

The duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive or restrictive. Management reserves the right to modify, assign, reassign, or adjust an employee's job duties, responsibilities, work assignments, and positions as necessary to meet changing business needs, operational requirements, staffing demands, or production priorities. Employees may be required to perform duties outside their primary job description or temporarily or permanently transition to other roles or assignments as directed by management, provided they are appropriately trained and qualified to perform the assigned work.