Material Handler

ColonialWebb•Richmond, VA

121d•$20 - $25

About The Position

The Material Handler is responsible for receiving, issuing, staging, and controlling materials moving through the warehouse. The role supports plumbing, pipefitting, and sheet metal field teams by managing inventory and preparing materials, tools, and equipment for delivery to jobsites and field personnel. The position also involves coordinating material movement among vendors, warehouse locations, and jobsites, maintaining accurate inventory and tool records, and supporting warehouse improvement efforts. The Material Handler works in warehouse and jobsite environments, which may involve varying temperature and weather conditions. The role requires regular movement of materials weighing up to 50 pounds, safe loading and unloading of deliveries, and the ability to work a flexible schedule that may include short-notice assignments, emergencies, weekends, and overtime as required.

Requirements

Previous experience in material handling or construction logistics.
Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and fractions.
Ability to accurately fulfill material requests and support field operations.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively.
Strong communication and customer service skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including short-notice work assignments, emergencies, weekends, and scheduled or unscheduled overtime as required.
Ability to safely operate company vehicles and make deliveries to jobsites.
Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds regularly.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, reach, and carry throughout the workday.
Ability to learn to safely load and unload materials to trucks and trailers for deliveries and warehouse receiving.
Ability to work in warehouse and jobsite environments with varying temperature and weather conditions.
Ability to maintain a sense of urgency and remain calm when working toward deadlines.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment as needed.
Ability to adapt to changing construction work and maintain a positive outlook.

Nice To Haves

Experience in construction logistics.
Familiarity with general plumbing materials, pipe fittings, valves, and sheet metal products.
Basic computer skills and experience with inventory systems.

Responsibilities

Receive, inspect, and process incoming materials, tools, and equipment.
Verify shipments against purchase orders, packing slips, and freight bills.
Document and report shortages, overages, and damaged materials.
Photograph and record shipment discrepancies as needed.
Identify, label, and maintain material organization within the warehouse.
Maintain accurate inventory records and material locations.
Pick, stage, package, and prepare materials for delivery to jobsites and field personnel.
Fulfill material requests for plumbing, pipefitting, and sheet metal field teams.
Coordinate material movement between vendors, warehouse locations, and jobsites.
Assist with cycle counts and inventory audits.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment.
Track company tools and equipment, including quantity, condition, and location.
Support continuous improvement efforts related to inventory and warehouse operations.
Safely operate company vehicles and make deliveries to jobsites.