THE CANDIDATE HAS TO BE EITHER BILINGUAL OR ONLY SPANISH SPEAKER.

THE CANDIDATE WILL BE DRIVING A CHERRY PICKER.

Overview:

The Material Handling Specialist is responsible for the efficient and safe movement of materials within a warehouse or manufacturing facility. This role involves operating material handling equipment, such as forklifts and pallet jacks, and ensuring that materials are handled and stored according to established procedures and safety guidelines. The Material Handling Specialist works closely with other team members to support production schedules, fulfill orders, and maintain inventory accuracy.

manufactures and/or distributes a variety of chemical and mechanical products for the HVAC, electrical, and plumbing industries. For over 80 years, Client ?s customers have depended on us for quality products with excellent value, shipped to them in a timely manner. This passion for excellent customer service is the reason Client has been growing at a very fast pace and looking for talented team members to continue satisfying customer demand. The Material Handler will work hands on as an important part of our team to help ensure consistent flow of raw goods into and finished goods out of our work centers and warehouse, and that it is done safely, productively, and on time in accordance with our customer-focused core values.
Responsibilities:
- Operate material handling equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks, to move materials to and from storage areas, production lines, and shipping docks.
- Load and unload trucks, trailers, and other vehicles, ensuring that materials are properly secured and handled to prevent damage.
- Receive, inspect, and verify incoming materials against purchase orders or packing slips, reporting any discrepancies to the appropriate personnel.
- Transport materials to designated storage locations, ensuring proper placement and organization to facilitate efficient retrieval and inventory management.
- Retrieve materials from storage areas as requested by production personnel or order pickers, ensuring timely delivery to designated locations.
- Assist in inventory counts and audits, reconciling discrepancies and updating inventory records as needed.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area, including storage racks, aisles, and loading docks, to ensure a safe and efficient working environment.
- Follow established safety procedures and guidelines when operating material handling equipment and handling materials, including proper lifting techniques and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Communicate effectively with supervisors, team members, and other departments to coordinate material movements and support production schedules.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements in material handling operations, including streamlining workflows, reducing waste, and optimizing inventory management practices.
- Participate in training programs and workshops to enhance job skills and knowledge of material handling equipment and procedures.
- Adhere to company policies and procedures, including attendance, punctuality, and adherence to safety regulations.
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors or management to support the overall goals and objectives of the organization.

Preferred Experience:
- Forklift experience in a manufacturing setting
- Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, environment, or equipment.

Skills/Competencies:
- Explore methods of possible improvement in safety, efficiency, and/or productivity
- Able to collaborate in a team setting
- Basic computer skills to function in job role
- Able to read Material Safety Data Sheets as well as raw material and finished goods container labels and understand directives
- Basic math skills to function in the role
- Willingness to comply and support safety standards

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to a non-climate-controlled warehouse environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands and fingers to type or dial, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and reach with hands and arms.

The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. This position requires computer use. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.