Warehouse Material Handler

Forgent Power Solutions, Inc.; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 days PTO at 3 months

100% Employee Premium for Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with 4% employer match

Job summary

Forgent Power Solutions, Inc. is hiring a Warehouse Material Handler in Waco, Texas. The position involves safely transporting and organizing materials, ensuring accurate inventory, and following safety and quality standards. Responsibilities include loading and unloading materials, verifying incoming goods, and maintaining storage areas. Ideal candidates must have a high school diploma, relevant skills, and be prepared for a full-time shift schedule. Benefits include paid time off and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• Must be computer literate and able to easily learn ERP systems.
• Experience in Manufacturing Industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, move, and stage materials using forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Verify materials against documentation to ensure accuracy.
• Maintain clean and organized storage areas.

Skills

Communication Proficiency

Attention to Detail

Critical Thinking

Decision Making

Organizational Skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklifts

Computer systems/ERP

Job description

Summary/Objective

The Warehouse Material Handler is responsible for safely transporting, organizing, and staging materials and components required for production in a heavy industrial environment. This role plays a critical part in maintaining production flow, ensuring accurate inventory, and upholding safety and quality standards.

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Warehouse Material Handler is responsible for safely transporting, organizing, and staging materials and components required for production in a heavy industrial environment. This role plays a critical part in maintaining production flow, ensuring accurate inventory, and upholding safety and quality standards.

Essential Functions

• Load, unload, move, and stage raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods using forklifts, pallet jacks, cranes, and other heavy equipment.
• Basic knowledge of hand tools, power tools and measuring devices.
• Prepares orders by pulling materials and packing job kits.
• Deliver materials to production lines in a timely and accurate manner based on production schedules and work orders.
• Verify incoming and outgoing materials against documentation (packing slips, work orders, inventory lists) to ensure accuracy.
• Support inventory control by accurately labeling, counting, and recording materials in designated systems.
• Assist in tracking shortages, damaged items, and inventory discrepancies and report them to the supervisor or materials coordinator.
• Maintain clean and organized storage areas, production staging zones, and warehouse spaces.
• Follow all safety guidelines, including PPE requirements, Lockout/Tagout procedures, and equipment operation standards.
• Participate in loading and unloading trucks and securing loads as needed.
• Support continuous improvement and 5S initiatives related to material flow and workspace organization.
• Communicate effectively with production teams, supervisors, and logistics staff to ensure material needs are met proactively.

Requirements

Competencies

• Initiative
• Ethical Practice
• Communication Proficiency
• Attention to Detail
• Critical Thinking
• Interpersonal Skills
• Leadership
• Self-Motivated
• Time Management
• Decision Making
• Ownership of Projects
• Accountable to Objectives
• Organizational Skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
• Must have valid driver’s license

Environment/Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of walking and standing on factory floor.
• Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for extended periods.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust and varying temperatures.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, shift times vary per manufacturing department. However, depending on workload there may be occasional longer days, and occasional weekends as needed. Employees are expected to work the hours necessary in order to timely and satisfactorily complete all necessary work tasks.

Travel

Travel is not required for this position.

Education And Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional technical training or certification is a plus.
• Must be computer literate and able to easily learn ERP systems.
• Experience in Manufacturing Industry.

Benefits

• 3 days of PTO at 3 months, 2 additional days at 6 months, 10 days total at 2 years
• 100% of Employee Premium on HMO Medical Plan, Dental, Vision, and Group Life paid for
• Voluntary Life
• 401(k): 4% employer match

The Company has the discretion to alter or rescind the benefits listed above at any time in accordance with any applicable notice requirements under federal, state, or local law.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Required to be authorized to work lawfully in the US.

AAP/EEO Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal antidiscrimination law.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time in the Company’s sole discretion.

At-Will Employment

Your employment is at-will, which means that either you or the Company may terminate your employment at any time, for any or no reason, with or without cause or notice. Nothing in this job description serves to alter your at-will status, or should be deemed a promise of employment for any specified time period.

Disclaimer

This job description does not constitute a contract of employment, either express or implied. This job description is for informational purposes only. The Company has the discretion to alter the terms and conditions of employment, including the duties and responsibilities set forth herein, during the course of your employment in accordance with any applicable notice requirements under federal, state, or local law.