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Material Handler Job Description Template

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The following template is intended to provide a close approximation of current market trends in the United States for this role's requirements and compensation.

We encourage you to use this template at your company, but strongly recommend all content be reviewed before posting to ensure it is accurate for your specific use case(s).


Alternate Titles: Warehouse Associate, Inventory Specialist, Stock Clerk


Material Handler Job Description Template

Workforce Overview

  • Salary Range: $30,000 - $40,000 annually
  • Approximate workforce size: 25,000

At {Your Company Name}, we believe in the power of efficiency and organization. We're currently looking for a Material Handler to help us manage our inventory and ensure that our warehouse operations run smoothly. If you have a knack for organizing, tracking, and managing materials, this job is for you!

Job Details

  • Salary Range: $30,000 - $40,000 annually
  • Job Location: {Job Location}
  • Job Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, and opportunities for professional growth

Responsibilities

  • Loading and unloading inventory from loading docks, delivery trucks, storage areas, and production areas
  • Ensuring all incoming delivery matches the company purchase order
  • Storing cargo in assigned locations using cargo boards and pallets
  • Managing inventory by identifying, cataloging, and recording the location of inventory
  • Recording the number of units handled and moved every day using production sheets
  • Operating various machinery including booms, cameras, cranes, and forklifts to handle materials and inventory
  • Analyzing pick sheets based on clients' orders and pulling the appropriate products for each order
  • Tracking supply levels and regularly submitting purchasing recommendations
  • Contacting vendors for pick-ups or returns
  • Complying with all safety and health regulations

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent qualification
  • A minimum of 2 years experience in a similar role
  • Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) forklift certification is an advantage
  • Excellent physical fitness with the ability to lift up to a maximum of 100 pounds
  • Availability to work overtime including weekends, public holidays, and evenings
  • Outstanding organizational and communication skills

If you are a hardworking individual who can complete tasks successfully with little to no supervision, we encourage you to apply for our Material Handler position. Join our team at {Your Company Name} and help us keep our operations running smoothly!

{Your Company Name} is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.




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