Material Handler - 1st Shift

Cornerstone Building Brands•Vacaville, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler is responsible for ensuring accurate inventory control and the safe handling, movement, storage, and staging of materials within the warehouse and manufacturing environment. With a customer-centric mindset, this role understands that accurate material handling, careful loading, and quality crate building directly support customer satisfaction, product integrity, and on-time delivery. The Material Handler works in an interconnected and collaborative manner with production, materials, and shipping teams and supports continuous improvement by following standard work, identifying issues, and promoting safe and efficient operations.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Minimum of six (6) months of experience in manufacturing, distribution, materials handling, or inventory control required.
Ability to obtain and maintain company-issued motorized equipment certification.
Ability to read, understand, and communicate work-related information in English as required for safety, quality, and job performance.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and percentages.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagram-based instructions.
Ability to identify routine problems and communicate issues to appropriate personnel.
Ability to work safely and follow established safety procedures at all times.
Ability to work effectively as part of a diverse team.
Attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
Ability to meet productivity and quality standards in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

Safely operate forklifts and other motorized material-handling equipment in accordance with company policies and training.
Perform accurate order picking, staging, loading, and unloading of materials for production and shipment.
Ensure proper placement, storage, and rotation of inventory to maintain inventory accuracy and material integrity.
Build quality crates and carefully load materials to prevent damage during storage and transportation.
Stage materials in preparation for shipment and production use.
Unload and load trailers and flatbeds using appropriate equipment and safe work practices.
Set up materials and racks to support production needs.
Perform daily preventive maintenance and safety inspections on forklifts and material-handling equipment.
Change batteries and gas tanks on forklifts and report equipment maintenance or safety concerns.
Follow established housekeeping and cleanup standards.
Identify material, equipment, or safety issues and communicate concerns promptly.
Assist with training and supporting co-workers as assigned.
Participate in continuous improvement efforts related to safety, quality, efficiency, and standard work.
Support employee engagement initiatives and a respectful workplace.
Perform other job-related duties consistent with training, experience, and business needs, in compliance with applicable labor and safety laws.