Woodshop Inventory Material Handler with Forklift

Four Hands; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Four Hands, headquartered in Austin, TX, seeks a reliable Material Handler to support the Woodshop by managing wood inventory, receiving materials, and ensuring availability for production. The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and collaboration with Production and Procurement teams.

You will count and verify inventory, maintain orderly storage, and help minimize production delays through proactive replenishment and accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in warehouse, inventory, production or material-handling environment preferred.
• Forklift experience preferred; certification or willingness to become certified required.
• Basic understanding of inventory counting, receiving, and material-handling practices.
• Basic proficiency with Excel and other systems used to record and verify inventory data.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate inventory records.
• Reliable communicator who works effectively with Production, Procurement, and Operations teams.
• Ability to safely lift, move, and stage materials using appropriate equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate on-hand inventory quantities for all wood types and profiles.
• Conduct weekly physical inventory counts and accurately record results.
• Compare physical counts against system inventory, identify discrepancies, and partner with Production and Operations to determine root causes.
• Complete receiving documentation for incoming wood and verify quantities against purchase orders and shipping documents.
• Inspect incoming materials and document damaged, defective, or unusable material.
• Replenish Woodshop inventory daily to ensure materials are available and production is not delayed.
• Monitor inventory levels against reorder points and communicate potential shortages to the Woodshop Manager and Procurement.
• Track incoming orders and communicate delivery timing that may impact production.
• Maintain organized storage areas, clearly label materials, and rotate inventory to ensure older material is used first.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Forklift operation

Inventory counting

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication

Material-handling

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Four Hands, headquartered in Austin, TX, seeks a reliable Material Handler to support the Woodshop by managing wood inventory, receiving materials, and ensuring availability for production. The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and collaboration with Production and Procurement teams.

You will count and verify inventory, maintain orderly storage, and help minimize production delays through proactive replenishment and accurate documentation.