Material Handler/Receiving

TREW LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

TREW LLC is seeking a skilled Material Handler/Receiving for a West Chester, OH facility. The role focuses on optimizing material flow, inventory management, and leading a small team within a high‑skilled receiving function.

Responsibilities include handling a wide range of materials with forklifts and automated systems, maintaining accurate records, and driving continuous improvement in warehouse processes while upholding safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience operating forklifts, cranes, and automated systems.
• Strong inventory management and cycle counting experience.
• Ability to lead safety initiatives.
• Proven ability to mentor a Material Handler team.
• ERP/WMS experience including receiving transactions.

Responsibilities

• Expertly and safely handle a wide variety of materials with advanced equipment.
• Manage inventory levels, conduct cycle counts, and maintain accurate records.
• Oversee picking, packing, labeling, and on-time shipments.
• Lead warehouse layout optimization for space efficiency.
• Inspect materials for damage and manage disposition of non-conforming items.
• Operate and troubleshoot material-handling equipment.
• Maintain paperwork: bills of lading, inventory reports, receipts.
• Support receiving by documenting and routing incoming materials; investigate discrepancies.
• Use ERP to manage emails, attach paperwork, and perform system transactions.
• Enforce safety protocols and contribute to safety programs.
• Lead Material Handler I, ensuring workflow and development.
• Identify and implement materials-process improvements.

Skills

Material-handling equipment

Inventory management

Safety leadership

Team leadership

Analytical thinking

ERP systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

NetSuite ERP

RF scanning

ERP/WMS

Reach truck

Forklift

Job description

Job Title

Material Handler/Receiving

Location

West Chester, OH

Shift

Monday – Thursday 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM (with OT on Friday)

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced material handler responsible to help oversee and perform a wide range of advanced material‑handling tasks. You will focus on optimizing material flow, inventory management, leading the team, and improving processes within the warehouse or logistics facility. This role is intended to support a higher‑skilled, receiving‑focused material‑handling function while maintaining the flexibility to perform multiple indirect material‑handling responsibilities based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Expertly and safely handle a wide variety of materials, supplies, and products, including the use of advanced equipment like forklifts, cranes, and automated systems.
• Manage and optimize inventory levels, conduct regular cycle counts, and maintain accurate records, minimizing discrepancies.
• Oversee order picking, packing, and labeling processes, ensuring high accuracy, on‑time shipments, and efficient order consolidation.
• Lead the organization and optimization of the warehouse layout for maximum space utilization and accessibility.
• Conduct thorough inspections of materials and products for damage, defects, or quality issues, and manage the disposition of non‑conforming items.
• Operate, maintain, and perform advanced troubleshooting and maintenance of material‑handling equipment.
• Manage detailed paperwork, including bills of lading, inventory reports, material receipts, and other necessary records.
• Support receiving operations by accurately receiving, verifying, documenting, and routing incoming materials while investigating discrepancies through ERP transactions, paperwork review, and cross‑functional follow‑up.
• Use strong computer skills to manage email communication, scan and attach receiving paperwork, research ERP/system records, complete accurate system transactions, and maintain organized digital and physical documentation.
• Promote and enforce safety protocols and best practices within the team and contribute to the development of safety programs.
• Lead, coordinate, and mentor Material Handler Level I team members, ensuring efficient workflow and professional development.
• Identify and address complex materials‑related issues and contribute to process improvements and cost‑reduction initiatives.
• Develop and deliver training programs to onboard and educate new material‑handling team members.
• Identify areas for process improvement and actively participate in implementing efficiency enhancements.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Expertise in operating a wide range of material‑handling equipment and advanced knowledge of inventory management systems.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing inventory, conducting cycle counts, and maintaining precise records.
• Strong commitment to safety protocols and the ability to lead safety initiatives.
• Proven ability to lead, coordinate, and mentor a team, providing guidance and professional development.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities for complex materials management challenges.
• Strong computer and organizational skills, including email communication, document scanning, ERP system investigation, systematic transactions, and accurate record‑keeping.
• Ability to work across receiving, warehouse, inventory, and material‑handling functions to support operational flexibility and ensure accurate material flow.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of 3‑5 years of experience in material‑handling or a similar role in a warehouse.
• A minimum of 2+ years of hands‑on receiving experience in a warehouse, manufacturing, distribution, or logistics environment is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience performing ERP/WMS receiving transactions, researching system issues, scanning and organizing receiving paperwork, and maintaining accurate records is preferred.
• Experience with NetSuite ERP (Oracle) preferred.
• RF scanning inventory system experience preferred.
• A minimum of 2 years of certified forklift experience as well as reach truck experience.

Work Environment

The work environment may include exposure to manufacturing machinery and potentially noisy conditions. The temperature inside a warehouse can vary. Some warehouses are climate‑controlled, while others may not be.

Physical Requirements

• The teammate will frequently lift on average 30 lbs throughout the course of a shift, with the ability to lift 50 lbs occasionally.
• The teammate will be required to stand for extended periods of time.
• The teammate will be required to frequently bend and/or twist throughout the course of a shift.
• Good hand‑eye coordination and manual dexterity are often necessary for tasks such as assembly of smaller components.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Trew and its companies are an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.