Woodshop Material Handler - Forklift Certified

Socket.dev; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Four Hands, headquartered in Austin, Texas, is seeking a reliable Material Handler to support their Woodshop team. You will manage wood inventory, receive materials, and ensure materials are available to keep production flowing smoothly.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year in a warehouse or material-handling setting, forklift experience (certification or willingness to obtain), and strong attention to detail. Proficiency with Excel and inventory systems is plus.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in a 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.
• Safely move and stage materials using a forklift and other material-handling equipment.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned, in accordance with training and qualifications.
• Uphold the Core Values and be a valuable member of the Four Hands Team.

Skills

Inventory counting

Attention to detail

Communication

Excel proficiency

Material-handling

Forklift operation

Tools

Excel

Inventory systems

Job description

Four Hands, headquartered in Austin, Texas, is seeking a reliable Material Handler to support their Woodshop team. You will manage wood inventory, receive materials, and ensure materials are available to keep production flowing smoothly.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year in a warehouse or material-handling setting, forklift experience (certification or willingness to obtain), and strong attention to detail. Proficiency with Excel and inventory systems is plus.