Material Handler

Brown & Root•Chester, VA

11d

About The Position

The Material Handler receives, verifies, moves, stores, and delivers materials, supplies, and products to support production and customer orders. The role uses authorized material handling equipment and safe lifting practices, maintains accurate inventory records, and helps keep warehouse areas organized and clean. Responsibilities and requirements may vary according to experience and assigned job step.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret instructions and documentation.
Perform only jobs for which trained and/or authorized.
Work in accordance with safe job practices and comply with company safety rules.
Use required personal protective equipment.
Operate material handling equipment safely and responsibly.
Maintain inventory accuracy and proper material storage practices.
For helpers, preferred minimum of 6 months of documented field experience in the chosen craft discipline; requirements vary by experience and assigned job step.

Nice To Haves

For helpers, a minimum of 6 months of documented field experience in the chosen craft discipline is preferred.

Responsibilities

Receive, unload, and verify incoming shipments against packing slips, purchase orders, and receiving documents.
Move materials, supplies, and products to designated storage, production, or shipping locations.
Load and unload trucks, trailers, and containers using material handling equipment and safe lifting techniques.
Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, and other material handling equipment when authorized.
Identify, label, and store materials according to company procedures and inventory control requirements.
Document and report material movements, shortages, damages, and discrepancies to maintain accurate inventory records.
Pick, stage, and deliver materials to support production schedules and customer orders.
Assist with cycle counts, physical inventories, and stock reconciliations.
Inspect materials and equipment for damage, defects, or safety concerns and report issues to supervision.
Maintain warehouse organization, cleanliness, and housekeeping standards.
Secure, stack, and store materials to prevent damage or loss.
Communicate with supervisors, warehouse personnel, purchasing, and production staff about material availability and requirements.
Comply with company policies, quality standards, safety regulations, and project rules, including wearing required personal safety equipment.
Perform other duties and activities as required.
Work only on jobs for which trained and/or authorized, follow safe job practices, and use required personal protective equipment.
Report unsafe conditions or practices, make safety suggestions, and cooperate in accident investigations.
Participate in safety meetings, pre-job safety briefings, task hazard analyses, and Job Safety Analyses; serve on the safety committee if requested.
Operate material handling equipment safely and responsibly, and maintain inventory accuracy and proper material storage practices.