Material Handler I

Other Jobs To Apply

Position Summary:

The Material Handler I is responsible for efficiently managing the movement, storage, and distribution of materials within the warehouse or production facility. This entry-level role involves loading, unloading, organizing, and delivering materials, ensuring inventory accuracy, and maintaining a safe and clean work environment. Material Handler I plays a vital role in supporting the production process and ensuring smooth logistics operations.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Receives, distributes, and stores products as directed in designated, secure locations. 
  • Prepares and maintains records of materials received and shipped including dates of transactions, locations, and other pertinent information. 
  • Reviews shipments for quality and accuracy; reviews accompanying documents for accuracy. 
  • Confirms shipping details or special instructions; expedite shipments that affect the schedule. 
  • Transport and load materials, supplies, and finished goods (manually and/or using                   hand trucks, forklifts, and skids). 
  • Collects and properly disposes of scrap bracing, cardboard, and strapping; maintains a safe and clean work environment. 
  • Proactively works to assist others in achieving the organization’s objectives. 
  • Responsible for putting the product away while checking for quality.
  • Accurately load and unload trucks in the warehouse for proper distribution.
  • Fulfill and pack customer orders using RF scanner.
  • Retrieves products from overstock locations and restocks departments picking locations.

 

Required Qualifications:

  • Ability to drive different types of forklifts (stand-up, sit-down).
  • Excellent verbal communication skills.  
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.   
  • Good math and written communication skills. 
  • Efficient time management skills. 
  • Ability to thrive in a team environment. 
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.  
  • At least two years of related experience required.   
  • 2-3 years Forklift experience required – Sit-Downs, Stand-ups.
  • Experience working with scanning systems - WMS, ERP, etc. 

 

Physical Demands:

  • Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling materials weighing up to 55 lbs.
  • Standing, walking, bending, and reaching for extended periods.
  • Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination for operating equipment and handling materials.
  • Occasional climbing on ladders or stairs to access storage areas.
  • Exposure to varying temperature conditions, depending on the facility.
  • Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time.  
  • Must wear proper safety gear such as closed toe shoes. 

 

Work Environment:

  • Warehouse or manufacturing environment with moderate noise levels.
  • Exposure to moving machinery, forklifts, and other material-handling equipment.
  • May work in environments with varying temperatures, dust, or debris.
  • Emphasis on safety and adherence to workplace regulations.

 

Travel Requirements:

  • No regular travel is required for this position.

 

Equipment Used:

  • Forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks.
  • Barcode scanners and inventory management systems.
  • Computers or tablets for inventory tracking and data entry.
  • Personal protective equipment (PPE), including gloves, safety glasses, and steel-toed boots.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

  • This position does not include supervisory responsibilities.

 

Benefits Offered:

  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance- First of the month after 30 days of employment
  • 401K with company match
  • PTO and Holiday eligibility on the date of hire
  • Weekly Pay
  • Full Grant Tuition & Tuition Reimbursement

 

Hayes Company/Knight Swift Warehousing and Fulfillment is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, gender identity, gender expression, age, color, religion, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, or any other protected factor.


Back to blog

Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

This is what this question poses: When do you focus and start working seriously? What are the hours you work optimally? Are you a night owl? A morning bird? Remote teams can be made up of people working on different shifts and around the world, so you won't necessarily be stuck in the 9-5 schedule if it's not for you...

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

When you're working on a remote team, there's no way to chat in the hallway between meetings or catch up on the latest project during an office carpool. Therefore, virtual communication will be absolutely essential to get your work done...

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

Many people want to work remotely because of the flexibility it allows. You can work anywhere and at any time of the day...

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

With this question, companies are looking to see what equipment they may need to provide you with and to verify how aware you are of what remote working could mean for you physically and logistically...

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

Several years ago, I was working in a team to plan a big event. My supervisor made us all work as a team before the big day. One of our activities has been to find out how each of us processes information...

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

Or you may receive even more specific questions, such as: What's on your calendar? Do you plan blocks of time to do certain types of work? Do you have an open calendar that everyone can see?...

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

Just like your schedule, how you track files and other information is very important. After all, everything is digital!...

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

The day I watched Marie Forleo's film separating the important from the urgent, my life changed. Not all remote jobs start fast, but most of them are...

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

Just as communication is essential when working remotely, so is organization. Because you won't have those opportunities in the elevator or a casual conversation in the lunchroom, you should take advantage of the little time you have in a video or phone conference...

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

This is a great question because it shows your comfort level with technology, which is very important for a remote worker because you will be working with technology over time...

Data Entry Question and Answer

$150 $49

Remote Question and Answer

$150 $49

Virtual Assistant Question and Answer

$150 $49

Content Moderator Question and Answer

$150 $49

Customer Service Question and Answer

$150 $49

Video Game Tester Question and Answer

$150 $49

Related Posts