Material Handler and Driver
About The Position
The Material Handler and Driver gathers, stages, and assembles items based on shipping orders; moves materials between receiving, production, and storage; and maintains accurate inventory and shipment records. The role receives and verifies inventory, processes inbound and outbound shipments, prepares shipping documents, coordinates carrier pickups, and facilitates shipment tracking. It also involves operating material-handling equipment, safely loading and unloading trucks after completing forklift training and testing, maintaining the dock and receiving area, and assisting with administrative tasks and team training. The position supports continuous improvement, quality, safety, cycle-time improvement, cost reduction, and customer satisfaction, while following company policies and safety procedures. This is a first-shift role. Brook & Whittle Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Ability to lift 20–30 pounds continuously and up to 70 pounds occasionally.
- Ability to stand and/or remain mobile for most of the shift.
- Efficient computer use.
- Ability to communicate effectively over the telephone.
- Ability to bend, stoop, squat, grasp, and reach frequently.
- Ability to perform well under deadline constraints and meet quality standards.
- Detail-oriented, quality-driven work habits.
- Willingness to work overtime and, if needed, holidays and weekends.
- Ability to work well with others.
- Must pass a drug screen and background check.
- Must be eligible to work in the United States without restriction.
Responsibilities
- Read shipping orders to determine which items need to be gathered, staged, and assembled.
- Convey materials from receiving to production or storage, sort items, and place them on storage racks.
- Mark materials with identifying information.
- Operate forklifts, hand trucks, or dollies to move items.
- Safely load and unload trucks after successfully completing forklift training and testing.
- Manage phase-in and phase-out of materials to minimize obsolete-stock risk.
- Maintain cycle counts and reconcile results to ensure accurate inventory records.
- Participate in the annual physical inventory count team as assigned.
- Coordinate with carriers and freight forwarders to schedule pickups.
- Confirm physical shipment of goods and facilitate package tracking.
- Assist in evaluating shipping points, services, weights, freight permits, and other information needs.
- Receive inventory and verify that products and quantities are accurate.
- Process inbound and outbound shipments.
- Maintain accurate records of items shipped and received.
- Prepare shipping documents and verify customer returns.
- Assist with administrative tasks such as filing and data entry.
- Complete daily shift duties and maintain cleanliness of the dock and receiving area.
- Assist in training individuals and other team members as assigned.
- Comply with established safety procedures and policies, company policies, procedures, and core processes.
- Work with other departments and maintenance personnel on projects and validations.
- Focus on continuous improvement, quality, improved cycle times, safety, cost reductions, and customer satisfaction.
- Perform other job duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
