Material Handler- Yard

Snavely Forest Products Inc; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Snavely Forest Products Inc in Pittsburgh, PA, is hiring a Material Handler for yard and warehouse operations. You will move, store, and track non-hazardous and hazardous materials, verify quantities, label and wrap products, and load/unload shipments to meet purchase orders.

The role requires forklift certification, safety compliance, teamwork, and the ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining orderly work areas. Competitive hourly wage offered.

Qualifications

• Forklift certification and safe yard operations required.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with accuracy and speed.
• Good communication and teamwork in a busy warehouse.

Responsibilities

• Verify quantity and quality of incoming/outgoing deliveries.
• Label, scan, wrap, and store products per orders.
• Load/unload transport items and record inventory statuses.
• Maintain equipment and keep work areas neat and safe.
• Cycle counts and communicate missing/damaged material.

Skills

Forklift certification

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Communication

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Warehouse machinery

Job description

Material Handler- Yard

Snavely Forest Products Inc
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, United States

About this position

Description:

Objective:

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.

Wage: $20 per Hour

Salary Information

$16 - $20Hourly Wage