Material Handler

About this role

Primary Role:

The Material handler shall be the individual overseeing the receipt, organization, movement, and distribution of materials on large construction projects. This position requires effective verbal and non-verbal communication, attention to detail, organization, and collaborative thinking.

This position receives daily direction from the Project Manager and Lead Superintendent. Responsibilities: • Effectively communicate with the Superintendent and Procurement Department regarding material status’ • Build and maintain relationships with electricians to ensure material needs are met • Coordinate closely with Superintendents, Foreman, and other disciplines within the organization regarding material kitting and staging • Ensure material trailer, clam shell boxes, and cages are fully stocked, and quantities are identified based on specifications provided by the Lead Superintendent • Ensure work package kits are built, accurate, and staged appropriately • Sign for all materials upon delivery and organize and distribute accordingly • Maintain shipment packing slips and balance items received from their corresponding Purchase Order • Receive and fulfill field material requests, ensuring on time delivery to specified site locations • Record received materials in the provided material inventory excel file with appropriate dates, quantities, and descriptions • Identify and communicate material shortfalls to the Lead Superintendent • Identify and communicate opportunities for material logistics improvements to stay ahead of challenges on current and future projects • Submit material quality discrepancy reports to the Lead Superintendent for further action • Account for underutilized materials to be returned for credit • This person would receive inventory • Manage lay down yard- stocking shelves, keep things organized • Run forklift and lull throughout site

Must Haves: • Need to have the skills necessary to receive, log, organize, control material movement, maintain the logs • Inventory management experience – high level of attention to detail • Strong communications skills- must be able to communicate with a wide variety of people, track down info as needed

Preferred: • Previous experience operating a forklift and/or lull, and/or all terrain forklift ***trainable • Understanding of receiving packing slips and reviewing purchase orders (they are reviewing the PO’s for what was ordered and comparing it to what was received) • Construction experience • Knowledge of electrical material

Requirements: • High school graduate, G.E.D., or equivalent studies/experience (preferred); • Military experience (preferred) • Minimum of 4 years of electrical construction/material related field (preferred) • Intentional self-starter who takes initiative and proactively seeks out value-add opportunities • Fundamental understanding of electrical construction flow and associated materials • Understanding of material stocking and replenishment • Ability to multi-task in a high volume, fast paced work environment with tight deadlines • Commitment to providing exceptional support of day-to-day construction operations • Ability to use internet and Microsoft resources efficiently and effectively • Ability to travel and remain on project sites for extended periods • Ability to collaborate within a team environment • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Ability to work in non-climate-controlled environments • Ability to lift 50 Ibs • Must be able to operate a forklift

Training once Hired

• OSHA 10 • Forklift License

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