Material Handler

Ace Electric • Concord, NC

6d

About The Position

The Material Handler transports, loads, and unloads materials, supplies, tools, and equipment to designated locations at job sites. The role reports to the Logistics Manager and supports inventory control, timely delivery, documentation, and a clean, safe material storage and work environment.

The position requires a valid state driver's license. Forklift certification and crane rigging and signaling certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire. A high school diploma or GED is required. Knowledge of electrical materials, tools, and equipment is preferred.

Work takes place in varied weather and construction-site conditions, potentially including extreme heat, cold, rain, or snow; restricted or confined spaces; and work at heights of up to 90 feet. Employees must use required personal protective equipment and personal tools. The role regularly requires 40 hours per week, plus overtime as needed; night shifts, weekends, and out-of-town work may also be required. Physical demands include lifting up to 50 pounds, frequent carrying and lifting of objects up to 20 pounds, climbing, prolonged standing and movement, and repetitive or overhead work.

Requirements

• Valid state driver's license.
• Forklift certification within 30 days of hire.
• Crane rigging and signaling certification within 30 days of hire.
• High school graduate or GED.
• References, background check, and drug-screen testing.
• Ability to work 40 hours per week plus overtime as required.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and out of town when required.
• Ability to work in varied weather, at heights, and in restricted or confined spaces.
• Ability to use required power tools and safely operate construction equipment, including a trencher, forklift, and aerial work platforms.
• Ability to operate company trucks with manual and automatic transmissions.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, schematics, specifications, maps, manuals, site directions, and written instructions.
• Ability to identify colors of wire and other items as required.
• Ability to understand and follow safe work procedures.
• Ability to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull, and reach overhead.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and frequently lift and carry objects weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to tolerate prolonged standing and movement on foot and repetitive arm, hand, and finger use, including full-day overhead work.
• Ability to hear and see well, naturally or with correction.
• Ability to access all levels of construction sites using approved ladders or stairs, including stairs still under construction but acceptable for use.
• Ability to secure tools and materials from storage areas to complete assigned tasks.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of electrical materials, tools, and equipment.
• Organizational skills, teamwork, coordination, planning, time management, reporting, inventory control, data entry, documentation, equipment maintenance, and dependability.

Responsibilities

• Process requests and supply orders by pulling materials, tools, and equipment.
• Deliver materials promptly to designated areas as directed by the Superintendent and Foreman.
• Maintain inventory sheets and communicate stock levels to supervisors.
• Enforce inventory controls by collecting stock-location orders and printing requests.
• Provide quality service by following organizational standards.
• Keep shelves, pallet areas, workstations, and material storage areas clean and orderly in accordance with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Complete reports by entering required information and sending them to the Superintendent and Project Manager.
• Contribute to team efforts by completing related tasks as needed.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) with match
• Access to Ace University, including an apprenticeship program, leadership training, and skill-building classes

What This Job Offers

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