Demo

Material Handler

Compunnel
Chattanooga, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 3/1/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/29/2025

Job Summary :

The Material Handler is responsible for supporting logistics operations by using a fork truck to unload and offload materials into designated areas. This role ensures the efficient movement of materials, maintaining safety and cleanliness standards in the work environment. The Material Handler will also be tasked with managing inventory and ensuring materials are ready for use following FIFO procedures.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Load and offload trucks from the south dock and transport materials to arranged locations.
  • Remove empty containers and transport them to designated areas.
  • Load sealer material and wax according to the specified schedule.
  • Make daily trips to the Mail Room and deliver packages to appropriate areas.
  • Maintain cleanliness and good housekeeping in work areas and storage locations.
  • Notify Logistics Lead of any abnormal issues found during the initial walk-through in the first hour of the shift (e.g., empty barrels / totes, process materials, waste stations).
  • Ensure materials are prepared according to FIFO procedures.
  • Monitor products both online and offline, ensuring they are in place and not within range of expiring.
  • Support and follow all company policies and procedures, maintaining a positive and professional manner.
  • Work a minimum of 40 hours per week on-site, with the potential for additional hours as required by the Logistics Manager.
  • Ensure compliance with all safety training requirements.
  • Update and maintain the sealer board.
  • Change sealer system filters on schedule.
  • Support FIFO stock management in Kitting, Wax, and Sealer.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Logistics Lead.

Required Qualifications :

  • High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • CFR 49 training for forklift operation.
  • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and correspondence.
  • Ability to perform basic math functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and ratios).
  • Preferred Qualifications :

  • Prior experience in a warehouse or logistics role (preferably with material handling).
  • Forklift experience or additional certifications related to logistics or warehouse operations.
  • Certifications :

  • CFR 49 forklift operation certification required.
  • Physical Demands :

  • Ability to occasionally lift and / or move up to 70 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required include distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
  • Frequent walking, talking, and hearing.
  • Occasional sitting, reaching with hands and arms, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
  • Work Environment :

  • Frequently exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather-related), moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles.
  • Occasional exposure to work in high, precarious places, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
  • Respirator fit may be required, based on the worker’s needs.
  • Education : High School

    If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
    Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

    What is the career path for a Material Handler?

    Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Material Handler career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
    Income Estimation: 
    $38,806 - $48,952
    Income Estimation: 
    $44,351 - $54,969
    Income Estimation: 
    $47,062 - $59,238
    Income Estimation: 
    $52,795 - $66,992
    Income Estimation: 
    $113,490 - $151,883
    Income Estimation: 
    $150,653 - $202,236
    Income Estimation: 
    $68,732 - $87,540
    Income Estimation: 
    $87,731 - $109,164
    Income Estimation: 
    $40,692 - $51,150
    Income Estimation: 
    $47,062 - $59,238
    View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

    Job openings at Compunnel

    Compunnel
    Hired Organization Address Cumberland, RI Full Time
    Senior SAP BPC Planning Lead Developer We are seeking a highly skilled Senior SAP BPC Planning Lead Developer to join ou...
    Compunnel
    Hired Organization Address Smithfield, RI Full Time
    **Company Overview** "> Compunnel Inc. is a forward-thinking company that specializes in delivering innovative solutions...
    Compunnel
    Hired Organization Address Cumberland, RI Full Time
    About the Role: The Senior SAP BPC Planning Lead will be responsible for leading a team of developers in S4 Embedded BPC...
    Compunnel
    Hired Organization Address Cumberland, RI Full Time
    Title: Senior SAP BPC Planning Lead Developer Key Responsibilities: Lead and develop a team of Senior Developers in S4 B...

    Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Material Handler jobs in the Chattanooga, TN area that may be a better fit.

    Material Handler

    Marketing Alliance Group, Dalton, GA

    Material Handler

    Avail Infrastructure Solutions, Chattanooga, TN

    AI Assistant is available now!

    Feel free to start your new journey!