Materials Associate 2021HR

Sawyer Staffing; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Sawyer Staffing is seeking a Materials Associate to assist in receiving, storing, loading, unloading, and inventorying items, supplies, and equipment. The role emphasizes maintaining organized warehouse layout and safe operation of equipment.

The incumbent will verify stock, identify losses, and ensure accurate inventory records, while aligning with safety practices and efficient warehouse processes. A high school diploma is required, with forklift/pallet jack certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Thorough understanding of applicable safety policies.
• Ability to operate equipment and maintain required certifications (e.g., forklift, pallet jacks).
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Preferred: Associate degree.
• Preferred: 3+ years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Represent the company in a professional, safe, and efficient manner.
• Participate in physical inventory to verify stock and control reporting to identify losses.
• Load delivery vehicles and secure items and supplies.
• Load, unload, prepare, sort, and organize material and tools.
• Maintain and clean warehouse facilities in an orderly, safe condition.
• Adhere to safety practices and operate company equipment.
• Prepare orders by pulling from stock to meet outbound requirements.
• Receive deliveries and inspect for specifications, quantity, and quality.
• Stock equipment and supplies to maintain inventory levels.
• Interpret inventory, delivery, and safety metrics to streamline processes.
• Maintain documentation when items are taken from or returned to inventory.
• Scan shipments to ensure proper inventory tracking.
• Record and track inventory data using automated systems.
• Work with Warehouse Manager to evaluate inventory levels and reorder low stock.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Safety policies understanding

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree

Tools

Forklift certification

Pallet jacks operation

Job description

Position Summary:

The Materials Associate shall assist in coordinating and participating in the receipt, storage, loading, unloading, delivery, and inventory of items, supplies, and equipment. They will also verify stock and identify losses, maintain the organized warehouse layout, and ensure safe operation of equipment.

Position Responsibilities:

• Represent our Company in a professional, safe, and efficient manner.


• Participate in physical inventory to verify stock and control reporting to identify losses.


• Load delivery vehicles to ensure that all items and supplies are properly secured.


• Load, unload, prepare, sort, and organize material, tools, and various other items.


• Maintain and clean warehouse facilities to keep them in an orderly, clean, and safe condition.


• Adhere to safety practices and courteous behavior while in the warehouse and operating company equipment.


• Prepare orders by pulling them from stock to meet outbound requirements.


• Receive deliveries of items and ensure specifications, quantity, and quality of orders are correct and/or inspect items for damage before signing to accept responsibility for the material.


• Stocks equipment and supplies to maintain required inventory levels.


• Interprets inventory, delivery, and safety metrics to streamline warehouse processes and ensure best practices are being followed.


• Maintains documentation when items are taken from/returned to inventory.


• Scan incoming shipments to ensure proper inventory tracking.


• Record and track inventory data using automated systems.


• Partners with Warehouse Manager to evaluate inventory levels to proactively order low stock.

Qualifications:

• Required: High school diploma or GED equivalent.


• Required: Thorough understanding of applicable federal, state, local, and general safety policies.


• Required: Ability to operate various types of vehicles/equipment and pass appropriate certification courses and maintain certification (such as Forklift, pallet jacks, hand trucks, etc.).


• Required: Excellent interpersonal skills.


• Preferred: Associate degree.


• Preferred: 3+ years of related experience – Trade experience a plus.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, sitting, and lifting.


• Must be able to pick up, lift, carry and move up to 50 lbs.


• Capable of working in environments with dust, noise, and fluctuating temperatures, including potential for seasonal heat/cold.


• Must be able to work in all weather conditions (including heat, rain, cold and wind) while wearing appropriate PPE.

Travel Required:

• Occasional. Not authorized for Company Vehicle usage.

Able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.