Material - Logistics Handler

Hays Electrical Services•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Material / Logistics Handler is responsible for the day-to-day receiving, organization, staging, movement, tracking, and distribution of electrical construction materials, equipment, tools, and supplies at an assigned jobsite or location. The position serves as the primary day-to-day logistics contact for the assigned jobsite, coordinating directly with field leadership regarding routine material deliveries, staging, distribution, shortages, and other logistics needs. Issues requiring additional resources, cross-project coordination, or broader resolution are escalated to the Logistics Coordinator.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Previous experience in electrical construction, material handling, warehouse operations, or construction logistics preferred.
Familiarity with electrical construction materials and terminology preferred.
Forklift certification or experience operating material-handling equipment preferred.
Basic computer skills and ability to use inventory, purchasing, or warehouse-management systems.
Ability to read and understand packing lists, material requests, delivery documentation, and basic construction documents.
Strong organization, attention to detail, and communication skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple material requests in a fast-paced construction environment.
Dependable, safety-conscious, and able to work effectively with limited supervision.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and work around active construction areas.
Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, and safely handle construction materials and equipment.
Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, climb, work outdoors in varying weather conditions, and wear required PPE.

Responsibilities

Receive and inspect electrical materials, equipment, tools, and supplies delivered to the jobsite or assigned location.
Verify quantities and materials against purchase orders, packing slips, and delivery documentation; promptly report damaged, missing, incorrect, or incomplete materials.
Safely unload, move, organize, store, secure, stage, and distribute materials in support of project schedules and field requirements.
Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, carts, lifts, and other material-handling equipment as authorized.
Maintain accurate inventory and material-location information and ensure materials are properly identified, labeled, organized, and traceable.
Assist with cycle counts, material reconciliation, inventory verification, transfers, returns, and movement of excess or reusable materials.
Monitor material levels and communicate shortages, discrepancies, delivery issues, or potential delays promptly.
Maintain clean, organized, secure, and safe material storage, laydown, and staging areas.
Serve as the primary day-to-day logistics contact for the assigned jobsite.
Coordinate with Superintendents, Foremen, and field personnel to understand and prioritize routine material requirements.
Coordinate routine deliveries, pickups, transfers, returns, and material movement within the assigned jobsite.
Escalate issues requiring additional resources, cross-project coordination, supplier resolution, or broader logistics support to the Logistics Coordinator.
Follow established project procedures for material receiving, storage, security, staging, and distribution.
Comply with company, OSHA, and project-specific safety requirements.
Follow required PPE, equipment-operation, material-handling, storage, housekeeping, and jobsite safety procedures.
Report unsafe conditions, accidents, incidents, property damage, and safety concerns in accordance with company procedures.