Warehouse Material Handler

Boulder Connect; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Boulder Connect in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Material Handler (Forklift Operator) to safely move metal and plastic products in a wholesale warehouse. You will load, unload, and stage orders for next-day delivery, verify sizes and quantities, and maintain accurate inventory according to receiving/storage procedures.

This role requires careful attention to detail, reliability in a fast-paced setting, and a strong commitment to safety and teamwork. Prior forklift experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain accuracy in orders and inventory during picking and staging.
• Work reliably in a fast-paced warehouse environment and follow safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and other equipment to load, unload, and move products.
• Pull and stage orders for next-day delivery.
• Verify product sizes and quantities during picking and staging.
• Maintain accurate inventory and follow receiving/storage procedures.
• Handle materials safely in a team-oriented, safety-focused setting.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory verification

Detail orientation

Teamwork

Job description

Material Handler (Forklift Operator)

Responsible for safe material handling in a wholesale metals distribution warehouse environment.

• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment to load, unload, and move steel, aluminum, and plastic products.
• Pull and stage orders accurately to support next-day delivery requirements.
• Verify product sizes and quantities during picking and staging.
• Maintain accurate inventory and follow warehouse receiving/storage procedures.
• Handle materials safely and consistently in a fast-paced, team-oriented, safety-focused setting.

Key Qualifications & Skills

• Proven ability to operate forklifts/material handling equipment safely.
• Strong attention to detail for order accuracy and inventory verification.
• Ability to work reliably in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Team-oriented mindset and commitment to safety procedures.