Material Handler III

Wilcox + Flegel•Vancouver, WA

23h•$20 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Wilcox + Flegel is hiring a Material Handler III for its Vancouver department. The role ensures the accurate and safe handling of materials and supports the effective operation of a high-volume, fast-paced distribution environment while consistently modeling the company’s Core Values. The position combines warehouse work with leadership and coordination responsibilities. It includes handling and moving products, operating industrial equipment, preparing shipments, managing inventory and documentation, coordinating deliveries, conducting warehouse audits, and supporting compliance with product-integrity and safety requirements. The Material Handler III also trains and mentors team members, promotes 5S and continuous improvement, and works with management and other departments to resolve operational issues and improve customer service.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 5 years of warehousing experience.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to operate a manual or powered pallet jack or lift products.
Ability to operate a forklift and/or order picker safely and efficiently.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Problem-solving ability, including determining solutions for customers.
Strong organization, follow-through, and multitasking skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a results-oriented approach.
Comfort interacting with senior leaders across functional disciplines.
Regular attendance.
Ability and willingness to work overtime or flexible hours as assigned by a supervisor.
Ability to keep business and operations information confidential.
Familiarity with modern warehousing practices, methods, and theories.
Ability to assess competing demands and determine appropriate direction.
Ability to learn quickly and adapt to a changing environment; agility, flexibility, and resilience.
Analytical, project management, customer service, interpersonal, teamwork, strategic thinking, and initiative skills.
This is a safety-sensitive position requiring pre-employment drug testing and random, reasonable-suspicion, and post-accident drug and alcohol testing. Testing results are a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

At least 7 years of warehousing experience.
At least 3 years of experience transacting data in WMS or ERP systems.
Forklift certification.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Perform general warehousing duties involving the physical handling of products, materials, supplies, and equipment.
Operate industrial power equipment safely.
Store and stack materials according to company standards.
Transfer materials from receiving docks to bin locations or other designated areas by hand, hand truck, forklift, or other industrial powered truck.
Assemble and prepare customer orders for shipping and load orders onto trailers.
Accurately perform assigned inventory functions and processes.
Recognize and correct potential process errors before they adversely affect customers.
Identify damaged products and take appropriate action.
Prepare, handle, and maintain required documentation.
Perform other duties assigned by a supervisor or manager.
Lead truck preloading for customer deliveries and ensure orders are staged efficiently.
Oversee truck unloading, including the return of undelivered products and management of empty totes, drums, and other returned items.
Ensure trucks are loaded and unloaded efficiently.
Conduct warehouse audits for compliance with company policies and safety standards.
Perform high-level data entry in WMS, ERP, and dispatching software.
Follow requirements and controls for product integrity and compliance.
Promptly report incidents and accidents to management.
Coordinate deliveries to optimize routing and truck efficiency.
Collaborate with management and other departments to resolve issues, identify gaps, address customer-related disappointments, and improve service.
Work across departments to proactively address operational inefficiencies and improve customer satisfaction.
Manage inventory, including maintaining min/max stock levels and managing fuel and lubricant orders.
Maintain a high level of compliance with OSHA and company safety standards.
Promote continuous improvement, implement 5S, teach Material Handler I and II employees 5S methods and best practices, and reduce the 8 wastes.
Complete daily housekeeping and ensure proper use of opening and closing checklists.
Train and mentor staff, focusing on safety, problem-solving, and operational efficiency.
Provide basic training to new employees in warehouse functions and safety standards.
Interact regularly with management to assess and implement solutions to operational challenges and align work with company goals.
Foster continuous education and professional development across teams.
Apply knowledge of legal weight limits for different commercial vehicles to support proper loading and compliance.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, with an optional flexible spending account.
Optional medical waiver bonus.
Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and AD&D coverage.
401(k) with company match.
120 hours of paid vacation per year.
Seven paid holidays.
Working holiday pay.
Paid volunteer hours.
Employee fuel discount account.
Wellness program incentives.
Recognition and reward program.
Team member referral bonus.
Boot reimbursement.