Material Handler Job Description Template

Job summary

The Material Handler oversees the safe and efficient movement, storage, and processing of inventory across operational facilities. Success in this role means maintaining high inventory accuracy, ensuring on-time material flow to support operations, and upholding rigorous workplace safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and verify incoming shipments against documentation to ensure accuracy and report discrepancies or damage.
• Transport, store, and organize raw materials, components, or finished goods in designated facility locations.
• Pick, pack, stage, and label materials accurately to fulfill production schedules, internal transfers, or outbound orders.
• Operate manual and powered material handling equipment safely in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Maintain precise inventory records by logging material movements using physical logs or inventory management systems.
• Perform routine cycle counts and assist with inventory audits to uphold stock accuracy.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work environment following all health and safety regulations.

Required qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in warehousing, logistics, manufacturing, or stock handling environments.
• Ability to perform manual handling tasks safely and follow detailed standard operating procedures.
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills for tracking stock, verifying documentation, and recording inventory data.

Preferred qualifications

• Valid certification or license to operate material handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, or reach trucks.
• Experience using warehouse management systems (WMS), enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, or barcode scanners.
• Knowledge of standard occupational health, safety, and inventory control best practices.

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