Material Handler

Brown & Root Industrial Services, LLC•Chester, VA

11d

About The Position

The Material Handler receives, verifies, moves, stores, and delivers materials and products to support production schedules and customer orders. The role uses authorized material handling equipment, maintains inventory records and storage practices, and helps keep the warehouse organized and safe. Responsibilities and requirements may vary based on experience and assigned job step. The starting rate is $18.86 per hour; the rate or salary may vary based on skills, experience level, and the position hired for.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret instructions and documentation.
Perform only jobs for which trained and/or authorized.
Work in accordance with safe job practices and comply with company safety rules.
Use required personal protective equipment and report unsafe conditions or practices.
Operate material handling equipment safely and responsibly.
Maintain inventory accuracy and proper material storage practices.
Preferred minimum of 6 months of documented field experience in the chosen craft discipline for Helpers; the level and degree of responsibilities and requirements vary by months of experience and assigned job step.

Nice To Haves

Preferred minimum of 6 months of documented field experience in the chosen craft discipline for Helpers.

Responsibilities

Receive, unload, and verify incoming shipments against packing slips, purchase orders, and receiving documents.
Move materials, supplies, and products to designated storage, production, or shipping locations.
Load and unload trucks, trailers, and containers using material handling equipment and safe lifting techniques.
Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, and other material handling equipment as authorized.
Identify, label, and store materials according to company procedures and inventory control requirements.
Document and report material movements, shortages, damages, and discrepancies to maintain accurate inventory records.
Pick, stage, and deliver materials to support production schedules and customer orders.
Assist with cycle counts, physical inventories, and stock reconciliations.
Inspect materials and equipment for damage, defects, or safety concerns and report issues to supervision.
Maintain warehouse organization, cleanliness, and housekeeping standards.
Ensure materials are properly secured, stacked, and stored to prevent damage or loss.
Communicate with supervisors, warehouse personnel, purchasing, and production staff about material availability and requirements.
Comply with company policies, quality standards, safety regulations, and project rules, including wearing required personal safety equipment.
Perform only jobs for which trained and/or authorized; follow safe job practices and company safety rules; use required personal protective equipment; report unsafe conditions or practices; make safety suggestions; serve on the safety committee if requested; cooperate in accident investigations; and participate in safety meetings, pre-job briefings, task hazard analyses, and Job Safety Analyses.
Operate material handling equipment safely and responsibly and maintain inventory accuracy and proper material storage practices.
Perform other duties and activities as required.