Material Handler (Must have forklift license)

Palm Harbor Homes; Martinsville (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Palm Harbor Homes in Martinsville, VA is seeking a dependable Material Handler to store, move, and manage materials. You will load and unload inventory, track locations, and operate forklifts to keep production flowing.

No formal education is required; on-the-job training is provided. Overtime, including weekends and evenings, may be required. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent qualification.
• A minimum of 0 - 2 years' experience in a similar role.
• OSHA forklift certification is an advantage.
• Excellent physical fitness with the ability to lift up to a maximum of 100 pounds.
• Availability to work overtime including weekends, public holidays, and evenings.
• Outstanding organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload inventory from loading docks, delivery trucks, storage areas, and production areas.
• Ensure all incoming delivery matches the company purchase order.
• Store cargo in assigned locations using cargo boards and pallets.
• Manage inventory by identifying, cataloging, and recording the location of inventory.
• Record the number of units handled and moved every day using production sheets.
• Operate various machinery including booms, cameras, cranes, and forklifts to handle materials and inventory.
• Analyze pick sheets based on clients orders and pull the appropriate products for each order.
• Track supply levels and regularly submit purchasing recommendations.
• Contact vendors for pick-ups or returns.
• Comply with all safety and health regulations.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory management

Safety compliance

Teamwork & communication

Overtime readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pallet jack

Job description

About The Role

The Material Handler is in charge of storing, moving, and managing hazardous or non-hazardous materials. Also referred to as Warehouse Associates, their work includes moving stock, documenting deliveries, and monitoring supplies. They don’t need formal education but do require on-the-job training.

• Load and unload inventory from loading docks, delivery trucks, storage areas, and production areas.
• Ensure all incoming delivery matches the company purchase order.
• Store cargo in assigned locations using cargo boards and pallets.
• Manage inventory by identifying, cataloging, and recording the location of inventory.
• Record the number of units handled and moved every day using production sheets.
• Operate various machinery including booms, cameras, cranes, and forklifts to handle materials and inventory.
• Analyze pick sheets based on clients orders and pull the appropriate products for each order.
• Track supply levels and regularly submit purchasing recommendations.
• Contact vendors for pick-ups or returns.
• Comply with all safety and health regulations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Load and unload inventory from loading docks, delivery trucks, storage areas, and production areas.
• Ensure all incoming delivery matches the company purchase order.
• Store cargo in assigned locations using cargo boards and pallets.
• Manage inventory by identifying, cataloging, and recording the location of inventory.
• Record the number of units handled and moved every day using production sheets.
• Operate various machinery including booms, cameras, cranes, and forklifts to handle materials and inventory.
• Analyze pick sheets based on clients orders and pull the appropriate products for each order.
• Track supply levels and regularly submit purchasing recommendations.
• Contact vendors for pick-ups or returns.
• Comply with all safety and health regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent qualification.
• A minimum of 0 - 2 years' experience in a similar role.
• Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) forklift certification is an advantage.
• Excellent physical fitness with the ability to lift up to a maximum of 100 pounds.
• Availability to work overtime including weekends, public holidays, and evenings.
• Outstanding organizational and communication skills.