Material Handler
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Job overview
Palmer & Company is hiring a Material Handler. The Material Handler works with a team to perform product put‑aways, replenishments, and inventory bin audits, operating high‑reach forklifts and pallet jacks while maintaining safety, cleanliness, and effective communication across plant functions.
Key focus areas include Operate high‑reach forklift and electric/manual pallet jack, Assist in arranging stock and delivering items to appropriate locations, and Check equipment to ensure health and safety regulations are met.
Important skills include High-Reach Forklift, Electric/Manual Pallet Jack, Basic Mathematical Calculations, Attention to Detail, Time Management, and Problem Solving. Preferred (not required): SAP, WMS, Push-Back Racking, and Food Product Handling.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
Qualifications
Full job description
Full Time
Operatives
Sioux City, IA, US
Salary: $21.15 Hourly
Job Title: Material Handler Department: Warehouse
Reports to: Warehouse Manager
Job Summary:
This position will work with a team of material handlers doing product put-aways from our production departments and other warehouse facilities, as well as replenishments and inventory bin audits.
Duties/Responsibilities:
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Operate high-reach forklift and electric/manual pallet jack
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Assist in the arrangement of stock in the warehouse and delivery of items to appropriate departments and/or locations
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Check equipment to ensure health and safety regulations are met
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Maintain a clean working environment
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Perform simple maintenance and housekeeping tasks
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Regular Attendance
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Ability to communicate effectively across all functions within the plant and the ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with individuals at all levels
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Other duties as assigned by supervisors and/or management
Required Skills/Abilities
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Must be able to perform basic mathematical calculations
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Strong attention to detail, time management skills, and problem-solving skills
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Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
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Ability to work overtime as needed and as required
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Ability to maintain acceptable standards of conduct
Education and experience:
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5+ years forklift experience
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SAP or other WMS experience strongly preferred
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Experience working with push-back racking preferred
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Experience working with food products and familiarity with lot codes and expiration dates, FIFO rotation, etc.
Physical Requirements:
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Occasionally lift up to 55 lbs.
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Occasionally lift up to 28 Ibs.
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This position requires frequent walking, standing, twisting, reaching, bending, climbing and lifting.
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Frequently walk, stand, as well as constant hand coordination
This job description is intended to summarize the primary responsibilities and qualifications for this role. It is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements.
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