Materials Handler I: Fast-Paced Warehouse & Inventory

Pelican Products; Deerfield (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Pelican Products, Inc. is seeking a Materials Handler I for our South Deerfield, MA location. This hands-on role supports receiving, shipping, inventory, material movement, and production operations to ensure materials flow smoothly through the facility.

You will unload, receive, verify, and store materials, operate forklifts, and perform cycle counts while coordinating with production teams. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
• 1-2 years of material handling, warehouse, shipping, receiving, or related experience.
• Basic forklift operating experience.
• Ability to safely operate material-handling equipment.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to read and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and complete assignments within required timeframes.
• Flexibility to work overtime, including evenings and weekends when needed.

Responsibilities

• Unload, receive, and properly store raw materials, supplies, and finished products.
• Verify incoming materials against purchase orders, including type, quantity, count, and weight.
• Identify and report damaged or incorrect materials and documentation discrepancies.
• Assign appropriate lot locations to materials to maximize storage space and organization.
• Prepare and stage finished materials for shipment.
• Schedule daily pickups and coordinate finished material shipments.
• Operate computer systems to process materials, inventory, shipping, and receiving information.
• Perform physical inventory and cycle counts and report findings to Inventory Control, Leads, and Supervisors.
• Perform pre-assembly and kitting activities as needed.
• Distribute work orders, prints, parts, and kits to production work centers.
• Fill material requisitions and deliver materials to internal customers and work centers.
• Operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment to safely move, store, and deliver materials.
• Operate a standard straight-body truck to pick up and deliver materials as assigned.
• Provide information and support to internal and external customers.
• Follow established procedures, company policies, and safety guidelines.
• Support quality, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Material handling

Forklift operation

Reading instructions

Attention to detail

Manufacturing environment

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Pelican Products, Inc. is seeking a Materials Handler I for our South Deerfield, MA location. This hands-on role supports receiving, shipping, inventory, material movement, and production operations to ensure materials flow smoothly through the facility.

You will unload, receive, verify, and store materials, operate forklifts, and perform cycle counts while coordinating with production teams. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth.