Material Handler

Vulcan Industries has been providing merchandising display solutions for over 70 years. We take pride in our diverse customer base which includes some of the world’s best known retailers and brand marketers. With domestic and off-shore manufacturing, as well as sales offices in key markets across the country, we offer global solutions in today’s global economy.

Job Summary

Loads and unloads materials within a warehouse or storage facility using hand trucks, forklifts, or other equipment to move items from trucks and around the facility. Records material and product flow information as needed. Understands standard procedures for operating a forklift. Operates a powered forklift with lifting devices to lift, stack, or transport products, equipment, or materials according to warehouse layouts. Controls the forklift by moving levers and pressing pedals to operate the lifting mechanism. Unloads and stacks materials by raising and lowering the lifting device. Weighs, tags, or labels finished products for shipment or storage. Uses measuring tools to locate specific materials. Performs manual stacking and unloading from incoming trailers and production areas. Assists with semi-annual physical inventory counts. Conducts daily safety inspections and reports repair needs to the supervisor. May perform additional duties assigned by the supervisor when not operating the forklift.

Job Responsibilities

• Unload trucks carefully, placing products in designated storage areas without damaging the items or their packaging
• Maintain a steady pace to ensure continuous container unloading.
• Collaborate as a team member, offering assistance whenever not engaged in unloading.
• Follow instructions promptly and complete tasks independently with minimal supervision.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of six months of continuous experience operating a forklift
• Basic math skills required, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
• Ability to read and identify similarities and differences in words and number sequences
• Capable of writing simple sentences, numbers, names, and addresses.
• Must be fluent in speaking, reading, and writing English
• High school diploma or equivalent is mandatory.

Essential Job Function

• Operating power-driven forklifts safely
• Conducting daily safety inspections on forklifts
• Carrying out manual stacking tasks
• Measuring, weighing, tagging, and labeling products and materials
• Supporting inventory management activities
• Consistently reporting to work punctually and regularly
• Utilizing barcode scanners to track materials and assign work orders

Vulcan Industries is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Vulcan Industries strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

Vulcan Industries complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local law.