Material Handler

Protech Staffing Solutions•Brooklyn Heights, OH

10d

About The Position

The Material Handler receives, stores, issues, moves, and stages materials, supplies, components, and equipment to support production schedules and operational requirements. The role delivers materials to production lines, work cells, storage locations, and other designated areas, following established material-flow processes. It operates material-handling equipment, including tow motors and pallet jacks, when trained and authorized. The position supports warehouse and inventory operations through stocking, picking, kitting, replenishment, and organization of warehouse and storeroom locations. It helps ensure materials are labeled, stored, identified, and accurately accounted for, and reports discrepancies, shortages, and damaged materials to supervisors. The Material Handler assists with receiving and shipping, including unloading and verifying incoming materials, preparing equipment and supplies for shipment, maintaining shipping records, and coordinating vendor pickups for returned materials. It also performs basic data entry and inventory transactions in SAP and other inventory systems, uses Microsoft Office applications, and maintains required logs, forms, records, and traceability documentation.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
0–2 years of experience in warehousing, manufacturing, logistics, or material handling environments.
Ability to operate a tow motor/forklift or obtain certification as required.
Basic SAP experience or ability to learn and perform inventory transactions within SAP.
Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to follow instructions, procedures, and standard operating practices.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Nice To Haves

Previous material handling or warehouse experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Receive, store, issue, move, and stage materials, supplies, components, and equipment.
Deliver materials to production lines, work cells, storage locations, or other designated areas.
Follow established material-flow processes to support production schedules and operational requirements.
Operate tow motors and pallet jacks when trained and authorized.
Perform inventory activities including stocking, picking, kitting, and material replenishment.
Assist with the layout and organization of warehouse and storeroom locations.
Prepare inventory control slips and post control numbers to equipment as required.
Ensure materials are properly labeled, stored, identified, and accurately accounted for.
Report inventory discrepancies, shortages, or damaged materials to supervisors.
Assist with unloading incoming materials and verifying quantities against documentation.
Pack and crate equipment and supplies for shipment, including vendor returns, over-shipments, damaged shipments, and items requiring repair.
Complete and maintain shipping records and related documentation.
Coordinate with vendors regarding pickups for returned materials.
Support preparation of outbound materials for shipment and follow receiving and shipping procedures.
Perform basic data entry and inventory transactions in SAP and other inventory management systems as trained.
Use Microsoft Office applications to support documentation, recordkeeping, and communication.
Complete required logs, forms, shipping records, and inventory documentation accurately.
Maintain traceability and documentation requirements.