Material Handler

E2 Optics • Cedar Rapids, IA

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About The Position

The Material Handler supports warehouse and jobsite logistics by receiving, shipping, moving, organizing, and tracking materials, while following company and client safety and security requirements. The role involves operating material-handling equipment and vehicles, maintaining accurate inventory and documentation, keeping work areas safe and organized, and providing customer service. The employee may lead warehouse tasks and team members and should be willing to travel if required.

The standard work environment includes an indoor business office and construction environment, with a usually moderate noise level. The role requires frequent standing and walking, regular lifting and carrying, climbing ladders, and the ability to operate specified equipment and work in tight or confined spaces.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of experience in a warehouse environment.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office programs.
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record over the past 2 years.
• Ability to listen carefully and follow instructions.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and procedural documents.
• Basic math skills, including the ability to perform arithmetic with whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Proactive and helpful approach at the jobsite.
• Positive attitude and ability to work on a team to achieve goals and objectives.
• High attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Willingness to work days, nights, and weekends as project requirements dictate.
• Self-motivation and excellent work ethic.
• Demonstrated team leadership abilities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including professional communication with clients.
• General knowledge of collecting and reporting data.
• Ability to organize and manage inventory and logistics documents.

Responsibilities

• Follow safe work practices and comply with company and client worksite safety policies and procedures.
• Execute shipping, receiving, truck unloading, and materials check-in.
• Safely operate equipment and vehicles to transfer and deliver freight.
• Operate material-handling equipment to load and unload materials safely.
• Assist in managing company-owned and leased equipment, including forklifts, telehandlers, pickups, trailers, UTVs, man-lifts, and scissor lifts.
• Read and follow material requests, work orders, shipping orders, and requisitions to identify items to move, gather, distribute, or ship.
• Pack, scan, cycle-count, or inventory materials as needed.
• Maintain jobsite organization, housekeeping, and 5S practices.
• Organize materials, tools, and equipment; collect debris; and address hazardous conditions promptly.
• Apply continuous-improvement tactics to assigned tasks.
• Comply with customer security requirements and guide others in security compliance.
• Keep the warehouse accessible and safe for employee and customer traffic; wear required PPE and follow safety programs.
• Accurately count physical inventory.
• Serve as a customer-service liaison between E2 Optics and customers.
• Lead the warehouse team and manage warehouse tasks through completion.
• Assist with data collection, reporting, and document management.
• Travel if required by E2 Optics.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• BICSI training facilities.
• Supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED