Material Handler- Yard

Snavely Forest Products; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Snavely Forest Products in Pittsburgh is seeking a Material Handler to move, store, and manage non-hazardous and hazardous materials in a warehouse and yard. You will verify deliveries, label and scan products, and ensure purchases match orders, while maintaining forklift certification and following safety guidelines.

Teamwork, patience, and the ability to handle multiple tasks are essential as you operate equipment, perform cycle counts, and keep areas neat and compliant with company procedures.

Qualifications

• Forklift certification is required.
• Knowledge of operating warehouse machinery.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Critical thinking to solve issues and meet deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Verify the accuracy of incoming/outgoing deliveries.
• Experience with a chainsaw.
• Label/scan products and store accordingly.
• Identify, pull, and wrap correct products per order.
• Handle returns with documentation and communication.
• Maintain material handling equipment and logs.
• Perform cycle counts and identify inventory issues.
• Communicate issues like missing or damaged material.
• Keep work areas neat and tidy.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift certification

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Communication

Multitasking

Tools

Forklift operation

Warehouse machinery

Job description

Role Description

As a Material Handler, you will be responsible for handling, moving, and storing various non-hazardous and hazardous materials within a warehouse and yard facility. The main duties will include, but are not limited to, picking and packing materials, loading and unloading different transport items, recording inventory statuses, and making sure deliveries properly match purchase orders. You will maintain a current forklift certification and follow all company safety guidelines. This position requires patience and steadiness, along with a teamwork mentality.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Verify the accuracy of the quantity and quality of incoming and outgoing deliveries
• Experience with a chainsaw
• Label/Scan every product and put it away accordingly
• Identify, pull, and wrap the correct products per the customer order
• Handle returns by completing documentation and other required communication
• Keep all material handling equipment in the best condition by conducting regular maintenance and logs
• Cycle counting and identifying any inventory issues
• Communicating issues that would include missing and/or damaged material, as well as material that may have been pulled or received incorrectly.
• Keep work areas neat and tidy
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities

• Follow all policies and procedures in the yard, including sales, inventory, and safety
• Participate in safety training
• Properly use and maintain equipment
• Lead by example, with first-hand knowledge in the area of expertise
• Works well in a group setting
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple complex tasks simultaneously

Qualifications

• Forklift certification
• Knowledge of operating other warehouse machinery
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Critical thinking skills to quickly solve issues and/or problems
• Proficiency with prioritizing and meeting multiple deadlines

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds as needed throughout the day
• Climb, kneel, reach, or bend throughout the day
• Must wear safety gear, such as goggles and gloves, while performing work
• Ability to operate all equipment on site as necessary
• Able to withstand environmental temperatures. (Winter, Summer temps)

This job description summarizes the nature of work, skills, abilities, and essential functions; it is not a comprehensive listing of duties or responsibilities.

Compensation Details

Wage: $20 per Hour

16-20 Hourly Wage