Warehouse Material Technician
Pay: $23.50 per hour Shifts: 2nd Shift: 3:00 PM–11:30 PM
Job Description:
We are looking for dependable Warehouse Material Technicians to join a manufacturing and warehouse team. Both 1st and 2nd shift opportunities are available. This position is responsible for moving, counting, packaging, picking, and staging materials while maintaining accurate inventory and completing required computer transactions. The ideal candidate has previous warehouse or material-handling experience, is comfortable operating equipment, and has strong attention to safety, quality, and accuracy.
Responsibilities:- Operate material-handling equipment safely and complete required daily equipment inspections
- Move materials from storage and production areas to designated locations
- Follow FIFO (First In, First Out) inventory procedures
- Pick materials and stock to fulfill production and shipping orders
- Process returns and surplus stock while maintaining accurate inventory locations
- Count and package parts accurately
- Read shipping lists, production orders, and other written instructions
- Load, unload, move, and properly stage materials and containers
- Complete daily computer transactions related to warehouse and inventory activity
- Use counting scales, label printers, and other warehouse equipment
- Identify and report damaged, incorrect, or nonconforming materials
- Prevent nonconforming products from being processed or shipped until issues are resolved
- Maintain accurate stock locations and inventory organization
- Coordinate with supervisors and other team members to keep warehouse operations running efficiently
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area
- Follow established work instructions, safety procedures, and quality standards
- Perform other warehouse and material-handling duties as assigned
Qualifications:- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous warehouse, material-handling, or manufacturing experience preferred
- Experience operating a forklift or other material-handling equipment preferred
- Basic computer skills and ability to complete inventory transactions
- Understanding of FIFO inventory practices preferred
- Ability to read and follow shipping instructions and production orders
- Ability to accurately use counting scales and label printers
- Strong attention to detail and inventory accuracy
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision
- Dependable attendance and a strong safety mindset
Physical Requirements:- Ability to stand and walk for the duration of the shift
- Frequent reaching, grasping, and other physical activity
- Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs. using proper lifting techniques
- Ability to perform repetitive warehouse and material-handling tasks
- Ability to work safely around warehouse and material-handling equipment
- Comfortable working in a clean, climate-controlled environment
What We're Looking For:
We are looking for someone who is dependable, safety-conscious, organized, and accurate. The right candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced warehouse environment, moving and tracking materials, using basic computer systems, and making sure the correct products get to the correct location. Candidates with previous warehouse, forklift, inventory, shipping/receiving, or material-handling experience are encouraged to apply.
