Material Handler

RK Industries•Henderson, CO

18d

About The Position

The Material Handler supports smooth and efficient shop operations by safely loading, unloading, storing, staging, and transporting raw materials, parts, and fabricated components throughout the facility or worksite. The role coordinates material off-loading with craft teams and quality control, places materials according to storage and handling lists, updates documentation when locations change, and maintains accurate inventory records. The position works closely with fabrication crews, shop leads, logistics staff, craft foremen, and supervisors to ensure materials reach the right teams on time. The role uses forklifts, overhead cranes, hoists, hand trucks, conveyors, and other handling equipment. The Material Handler also inspects storage areas, verifies items received or shipped, prepares outbound shipments, completes shipment paperwork, and serves as the primary trainer for new employees. Deliveries to jobsites may be required; an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report is required for that task. The role receives direct supervision, and work is generally structured or recurring under established guidelines, processes, and operating procedures.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in forklift operation and material handling, ideally involving heavy steel.
Experience with all-terrain extended-boom equipment and forklifts, including telehandlers.
An acceptable Motor Vehicle Report is required for any jobsite delivery duties.
Ability to stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and office equipment.
Ability to occasionally reach, stoop, or kneel.
Close vision for computer work.

Responsibilities

Coordinate material off-loading with craft teams and quality control for controlled materials.
Place materials in appropriate areas according to storage and handling lists and update documentation when storage locations change.
Load, unload, and move materials within or near the warehouse, facility, or worksite.
Read work orders or follow oral instructions to determine which materials or containers need to be moved.
Load and unload materials onto or from trucks, trays, racks, and shelves by hand or forklift.
Serve as the primary trainer for new employees.
Inspect and maintain storage yards and warehouses for cleanliness and report problems to a supervisor.
Issue materials by field requisition and locate and distribute materials as directed by craft foremen and the direct supervisor.
Ensure documentation is complete and accurate, and check other employees’ paperwork for errors before completion.
Identify materials and items being received or shipped and verify that they are correct.
Maintain accurate records for all inventory transactions.
Move materials to or from storage or worksites to designated areas using a hand truck or powered device.
Locate and prepare materials for outbound shipment and notify the supervisor when a shipment is ready.
Use hand trucks, forklifts, hoists, conveyors, and other handling equipment to move materials.
Coordinate and perform shipment loading and complete required paperwork.
Deliver materials to jobsites as needed.
Perform additional assignments at the supervisor’s request.