Material Handler
About The Position
ColonialWebb is hiring an experienced Material Handler to support logistics and warehouse operations at its Richmond, Virginia logistics center. The role receives, inspects, stores, stages, issues, and tracks materials and tools used in electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and piping operations. The ideal candidate has warehouse and forklift experience, understands construction materials, and can maintain accurate inventory records in a fast-paced environment. This is a fully on-site, full-time position with a Monday–Friday schedule. Overtime, evening, or weekend work may occasionally be required. The position regularly operates in warehouse and logistics environments, with occasional travel to jobsites, regional offices, or off-site meetings; overnight travel is rare. The role requires extended periods of standing, walking, bending, and moving throughout the facility, wearing required PPE, and planning ahead when lifting more than 80 pounds.
Requirements
- At least three years of warehouse and forklift experience.
- Basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and piping materials.
- Working knowledge of inventory and material-control procedures.
- Ability to recognize workplace hazards and follow appropriate safety precautions.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to organize and complete multiple priorities within required timelines.
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
- Professional communication skills when working with vendors, suppliers, customers, and coworkers.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel safely throughout the region.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout the facility for extended periods.
- Ability to wear required PPE, including a hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, safety footwear, fall protection, and a high-visibility vest.
- Lifting above 80 pounds requires advance planning and the use of material-handling equipment or assistance from another employee.
Responsibilities
- Receive, inspect, store, locate, stage, and issue materials.
- Compare incoming shipments against purchase orders, freight bills, and packing lists.
- Inspect materials for damage, shortages, overages, or incorrect quantities.
- Photograph and document shipment discrepancies.
- Tag materials with the appropriate purchase order, receiver, or identification number.
- Coordinate the safe offloading and placement of incoming materials.
- Store materials in assigned locations and document location changes.
- Pick, stage, and prepare materials for outbound shipments.
- Coordinate loading once orders are complete and ready for shipment.
- Maintain accurate documentation for all received and issued materials.
- Track tool inventory, including quantity, condition, and location.
- Operate forklifts and other approved material-handling equipment safely.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse.
- Report inventory, equipment, safety, or facility concerns to the Logistics Team Lead.
- Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and work practices.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
