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Material Handler

3/5/2026

The Material Handler/forklift driver is primarily responsible for accurately receiving and storing products while adhering to company standards for safety, productivity, and quality. This role also involves moving materials to storage areas and maintaining the upkeep of the yard.

Salary

21 - 23 USD

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

501-1,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

For nearly 70 years, Merchants Metals has been the provider of choice for thousands of professional fence contractors, architects, and quality building material retailers. In fact, we offer the industry’s largest selection of premium-quality fence product solutions for industrial, commercial, high-security, and residential applications. Our comprehensive product offerings afford our customers a dependable “one stop shop” for all their fence and perimeter security needs. And our skilled and knowledgeable customer support professionals provide outstanding, seamless assistance with everything from the initial product selection all the way through delivery. Simply stated, Merchants Metals is committed to offering fence, design and retail professionals the widest possible array of high quality, competitively priced products, and exceptional customer support before, during and after the sale. Merchants Metals is American Owned & Operated.

About the Role

Description

Experienced Material Handler Wanted!!

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Material Handler/forklift driver is responsible for accurately receiving and storing products to meet company standards of safety, productivity, and quality. This position is also responsible for moving materials to storage areas as well as the maintenance and upkeep of the yard.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30 AM-3:30 PM

Pay: $21-23 a DOE

Bilingual a plus

Requirements

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Move freight, stock, or other materials to and from storage or production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, or containers.

• Operate Forklift and other warehouse equipment in a safe and efficient manner while meeting productivity and quality expectations.

• Perform labeling, sorting, wrapping, and packing of materials.

• Read work orders and determine work assignments or material or equipment needs.

• Transport products to storage areas using proper equipment and efficiently stack and store product

• Record numbers of units handled or moved using daily production sheets or work tickets.

• Install protective devices, such as bracing, padding, or strapping, to prevent shifting or damage to items

• Maintain equipment storage areas to ensure that inventory is protected.

• Carry needed tools or supplies from storage or trucks and return them after use.

• Follow established safety procedures when performing tasks and/or working with equipment.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Provide excellent customer service.

• Must be able to work overtime as required.

Must be comfortable working outside and inside for this role and through different seasons, winter and summer.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

High school diploma or equivalent.
Forklift prior experience is required.
Be able to use and read a measuring tape.
Loading/Unloading experience is highly preferred.
General understanding of safety protocols
Attention to detail

Key Skills

Forklift OperationMaterial HandlingLoadingUnloadingSafety ProceduresReading Work OrdersLabelingSortingWrappingPackingMeasuring Tape UsageEquipment Maintenance