Material Handler

Humanscale Corporation•Piscataway, NJ

1d•$21•Onsite

About The Position

Humanscale is the premier designer and manufacturer of ergonomic products that improve health and comfort at work. We have a focus on sustainability with over 70% of our products currently certified as having a Net Positive impact on the environment. Our award-winning office products – seating, sit/stand desks, technology support and lighting – have led the industry in performance and simplicity for over 40 years. Overview The Material Handler plays a critical role in supporting efficient warehouse and production operations. This position is responsible for unloading and loading inbound and outbound trailers, organizing and separating received materials, and delivering items to the correct production lines to ensure continuous workflow. The role also includes staging materials for internal transfers, replenishing corrugate supplies for seating lines, and maintaining a clean, safe, and hazard‑free dock environment.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
Must have experience and a valid license to operate a narrow aisle reach truck and forklift.
Computer experience a plus
Ability to work well under time constraints
Experience with a bar-coded inventory system a plus.
Team-oriented with good communication skills
Bilingual English/Spanish a plus
Ability to lift, push, and pull materials weighing up to 50 lbs frequently throughout the shift.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and reach for extended periods while performing loading, unloading, and material‑movement tasks.
Ability to operate forklifts and narrow‑aisle reach trucks, including climbing in and out of equipment repeatedly.
Manual dexterity and hand‑eye coordination required for handling materials, scanning items, and operating warehouse equipment.
Ability to work in varying warehouse temperatures and around moving machinery and material‑handling equipment.
Ability to safely maneuver pallets, carts, and other mobile equipment in tight or congested dock and warehouse areas.
Ability to remain alert and focused in a fast‑paced environment with time‑sensitive demands.

Responsibilities

Unload and load trailers of material coming from and to the warehouse
Separate the material unload
Deliver material to the appropriate production line
Replenish corrugate for seating lines as needed
Stage materials in designated dock areas for internal transfer
Comply with all plant safety policies and consistently wear required protective equipment (PPE)
Keep dock area clean, organized and free of hazards
Actively participate continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and quality
Perform additional duties as directed by management