Material Handler

Reliable Safety and Flow Corporation • Minneapolis, MN

17d

About The Position

The Material Handler stores, ships, receives, and replenishes finished goods for fire sprinkler contractors using parcel, LTL, truckload, and/or private carrier services. The role performs shipping and receiving tasks at a distribution center and moves materials to their target warehouse locations using barcode scanners and loading and stacking equipment.

The position is performed in a non-climate-controlled warehouse and requires working at heights of 50 feet or more. The employee must be able to operate warehouse equipment safely, stand for 80% of the work time, and occasionally lift materials weighing up to 70 pounds. Appropriate safety clothing and footwear, including safety harnesses, safety glasses, lift belts, and steel-toe shoes, are required when needed.

The role also involves supporting Will-Call customers, reporting inventory or equipment deficiencies and safety concerns, and maintaining a safe workplace. A high school diploma and at least six months of warehouse experience are required.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• At least 6 months of warehouse experience.
• Ability to safely drive and operate forklifts, lift trucks, side loaders, pickers, pallet trucks, and other loading and stacking equipment.
• Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled warehouse environment and at heights of 50 feet or more.
• Ability to stand for 80% of the time.
• Ability to occasionally lift large materials weighing up to 70 pounds.
• Ability to be punctual and attend work regularly and consistently.
• Ability to wear appropriate safety clothing and footwear when needed, including a safety harness, safety glasses, lift belts, and steel-toe shoes.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks associated with shipping and receiving at a distribution center.
• Scan barcodes with a handheld scanner to deliver materials to their target locations in the warehouse.
• Operate forklifts, lift trucks, side loaders, pallet trucks, pickers, and other loading and stacking equipment.
• Complete and maintain daily forklift inspection reports.
• Assist Will-Call customers in a courteous and helpful manner.
• Report inventory deficiencies, equipment issues, safety issues, and other concerns to the Warehouse or Operations Supervisor.
• Report backorders to the Customer Service Department.
• Perform work safely and in compliance with applicable rules, procedures, instructions, safety devices, equipment requirements, and personal protective equipment requirements.
• Watch for workplace hazards and immediately report unsafe conditions or practices to a supervisor.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and FSA available 30 days after start date.
• 401(k) with company match available after 90 days of employment.
• Company-provided life insurance after 90 days of employment.
• Three PTO days after 60 days of employment for hourly and non-exempt positions only.
• Two weeks of vacation after 6 months of employment.
• 10 paid holidays, including the employee’s birthday.
• Paid weekly.

What This Job Offers

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