Job Summary

The Material Handler supports internal and external customers by ensuring accurate receiving, stocking, delivery, and shipment of materials. This role operates all material support equipment and performs related functions—including receiving, line operations, and shipping—within the assigned facility.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Efficiently locate and pull materials or supplies listed on production or sales orders, and stock assigned production areas to maintain inventory levels.
• Accurately verify parts and quantities; prepare and complete bills of lading (BOLs) for material receipt and shipment.
• Operate all material handling equipment (e.g., stand-up forklift, sit-down forklift, combi, lancer, tugger) as required.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment in compliance with safety procedures, rules, and 6S standards.
• Apply best safety practices in equipment operation and while assembling/testing materials within assigned job function.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Previous experience with material handling equipment (such as forklifts or tuggers).
• Experience in inventory management within a warehouse or manufacturing environment, or an evaluated equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Six (6) months of relevant position experience.
• Ability to obtain forklift certification to safely operate material handling equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and adapt to changing environments and processes.
• Experience with warehouse technology or electronics.
• Experience with shipment confirmation processes.

Core Competencies

• Internal Contacts: Regular interaction with peers and others for exchanging and gathering factual or sensitive information.
• External Contacts: Limited, primarily for gathering information or responding to queries.
• Communication Skills: Ability to read, write, and comprehend instructions and memos. Able to interpret safety rules, maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and technical documentation.
• Decision-Making: Minimal decision-making required.
• Complexity, Judgment & Problem Solving: Work is routine in nature. Ability to understand and follow instructions is required.

Working Conditions

Physical Demands:

• Frequent: Standing, walking, sitting, reaching, hearing, talking, visual attention, typing
• Occasional: Climbing, driving, bending/kneeling, fine and manual dexterity, repetitive upper extremity movement
• Lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling up to 25 lbs.

Non-Physical Demands:

• Occasional: Analysis/reasoning, communication/interpretation, math/mental computation, reading, sustained mental activity, report writing

Environmental Demands:

• Occasional: Working alone, frequent task changes, tedious/exacting work, exposure to dust, temperature extremes, loud noises

Work Schedule:

• Routine shift hours; infrequent overtime, weekend, or shift rotation

Demands/Deadlines:

• Occasional stress related to deadlines or workload; intermittent or cyclical work pressures; or dealing with distressed individuals in the immediate work environment

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement (HRU)

HRU is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants.

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