Warehouse Material Handler
Forgent Power Solutions, Inc., Waco, TX, United States
Summary/Objective
The Warehouse Material Handler is responsible for safely transporting, organizing, and staging materials and components required for production in a heavy industrial environment. This role plays a critical part in maintaining production flow, ensuring accurate inventory, and upholding safety and quality standards.
Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Warehouse Material Handler is responsible for safely transporting, organizing, and staging materials and components required for production in a heavy industrial environment. This role plays a critical part in maintaining production flow, ensuring accurate inventory, and upholding safety and quality standards.
Essential Functions
Load, unload, move, and stage raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods using forklifts, pallet jacks, cranes, and other heavy equipment.
Basic knowledge of hand tools, power tools and measuring devices.
Prepares orders by pulling materials and packing job kits.
Deliver materials to production lines in a timely and accurate manner based on production schedules and work orders.
Verify incoming and outgoing materials against documentation (packing slips, work orders, inventory lists) to ensure accuracy.
Support inventory control by accurately labeling, counting, and recording materials in designated systems.
Assist in tracking shortages, damaged items, and inventory discrepancies and report them to the supervisor or materials coordinator.
Maintain clean and organized storage areas, production staging zones, and warehouse spaces.
Follow all safety guidelines, including PPE requirements, Lockout/Tagout procedures, and equipment operation standards.
Participate in loading and unloading trucks and securing loads as needed.
Support continuous improvement and 5S initiatives related to material flow and workspace organization.
Communicate effectively with production teams, supervisors, and logistics staff to ensure material needs are met proactively.
Requirements
Competencies
Initiative
Ethical Practice
Communication Proficiency
Attention to Detail
Critical Thinking
Interpersonal Skills
Leadership
Self-Motivated
Time Management
Decision Making
Ownership of Projects
Accountable to Objectives
Organizational Skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
Must have valid driver’s license
Environment/Physical Requirements
Prolonged periods of walking and standing on factory floor.
Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for extended periods.
Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust and varying temperatures.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, shift times vary per manufacturing department. However, depending on workload there may be occasional longer days, and occasional weekends as needed. Employees are expected to work the hours necessary in order to timely and satisfactorily complete all necessary work tasks.
Travel
Travel is not required for this position.
Education And Experience
High school diploma or equivalent; additional technical training or certification is a plus.
Must be computer literate and able to easily learn ERP systems.
Experience in Manufacturing Industry.
Benefits
3 days of PTO at 3 months, 2 additional days at 6 months, 10 days total at 2 years
100% of Employee Premium on HMO Medical Plan, Dental, Vision, and Group Life paid for
Voluntary Life
401(k): 4% employer match
The Company has the discretion to alter or rescind the benefits listed above at any time in accordance with any applicable notice requirements under federal, state, or local law.
Work Authorization/Security Clearance
Required to be authorized to work lawfully in the US.
AAP/EEO Statement
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal antidiscrimination law.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time in the Company’s sole discretion.
At-Will Employment
Your employment is at-will, which means that either you or the Company may terminate your employment at any time, for any or no reason, with or without cause or notice. Nothing in this job description serves to alter your at-will status, or should be deemed a promise of employment for any specified time period.
Disclaimer
This job description does not constitute a contract of employment, either express or implied. This job description is for informational purposes only. The Company has the discretion to alter the terms and conditions of employment, including the duties and responsibilities set forth herein, during the course of your employment in accordance with any applicable notice requirements under federal, state, or local law.
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The Warehouse Material Handler is responsible for safely transporting, organizing, and staging materials and components required for production in a heavy industrial environment. This role plays a critical part in maintaining production flow, ensuring accurate inventory, and upholding safety and quality standards.
Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Warehouse Material Handler is responsible for safely transporting, organizing, and staging materials and components required for production in a heavy industrial environment. This role plays a critical part in maintaining production flow, ensuring accurate inventory, and upholding safety and quality standards.
Essential Functions
Load, unload, move, and stage raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods using forklifts, pallet jacks, cranes, and other heavy equipment.
Basic knowledge of hand tools, power tools and measuring devices.
Prepares orders by pulling materials and packing job kits.
Deliver materials to production lines in a timely and accurate manner based on production schedules and work orders.
Verify incoming and outgoing materials against documentation (packing slips, work orders, inventory lists) to ensure accuracy.
Support inventory control by accurately labeling, counting, and recording materials in designated systems.
Assist in tracking shortages, damaged items, and inventory discrepancies and report them to the supervisor or materials coordinator.
Maintain clean and organized storage areas, production staging zones, and warehouse spaces.
Follow all safety guidelines, including PPE requirements, Lockout/Tagout procedures, and equipment operation standards.
Participate in loading and unloading trucks and securing loads as needed.
Support continuous improvement and 5S initiatives related to material flow and workspace organization.
Communicate effectively with production teams, supervisors, and logistics staff to ensure material needs are met proactively.
Requirements
Competencies
Initiative
Ethical Practice
Communication Proficiency
Attention to Detail
Critical Thinking
Interpersonal Skills
Leadership
Self-Motivated
Time Management
Decision Making
Ownership of Projects
Accountable to Objectives
Organizational Skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
Must have valid driver’s license
Environment/Physical Requirements
Prolonged periods of walking and standing on factory floor.
Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for extended periods.
Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust and varying temperatures.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, shift times vary per manufacturing department. However, depending on workload there may be occasional longer days, and occasional weekends as needed. Employees are expected to work the hours necessary in order to timely and satisfactorily complete all necessary work tasks.
Travel
Travel is not required for this position.
Education And Experience
High school diploma or equivalent; additional technical training or certification is a plus.
Must be computer literate and able to easily learn ERP systems.
Experience in Manufacturing Industry.
Benefits
3 days of PTO at 3 months, 2 additional days at 6 months, 10 days total at 2 years
100% of Employee Premium on HMO Medical Plan, Dental, Vision, and Group Life paid for
Voluntary Life
401(k): 4% employer match
The Company has the discretion to alter or rescind the benefits listed above at any time in accordance with any applicable notice requirements under federal, state, or local law.
Work Authorization/Security Clearance
Required to be authorized to work lawfully in the US.
AAP/EEO Statement
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal antidiscrimination law.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time in the Company’s sole discretion.
At-Will Employment
Your employment is at-will, which means that either you or the Company may terminate your employment at any time, for any or no reason, with or without cause or notice. Nothing in this job description serves to alter your at-will status, or should be deemed a promise of employment for any specified time period.
Disclaimer
This job description does not constitute a contract of employment, either express or implied. This job description is for informational purposes only. The Company has the discretion to alter the terms and conditions of employment, including the duties and responsibilities set forth herein, during the course of your employment in accordance with any applicable notice requirements under federal, state, or local law.
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