Job Summary Required Qualifications and Skills
A growing manufacturing and operations team is seeking a dependable Material Handler for a direct hire opportunity in Kent, WA. This role is ideal for someone with warehouse, production, inventory, shipping, or receiving experience who enjoys hands-on work and takes pride in keeping materials organized, accurate, and moving efficiently.
As a Material Handler, you will support daily warehouse and production operations by receiving materials, preparing orders, maintaining inventory accuracy, and helping ensure the facility stays clean, safe, and productive. This is a great opportunity to join a team-oriented environment with supportive leadership, steady work, and the chance to continue building valuable warehouse and inventory management skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Receive, inspect, organize, and store incoming materials and shipments.
- Pick, pack, stage, and prepare materials for outgoing orders and internal production needs.
- Move materials throughout the warehouse or facility using appropriate equipment and safe handling practices.
- Maintain accurate inventory records, verify quantities, and assist with cycle counts.
- Load and unload shipments while checking materials for damage, shortages, or discrepancies.
- Keep work areas clean, organized, and compliant with safety standards.
Compensation and Benefits
- Pay: $23 to $27 per hour.
- Team-oriented work environment.
- Opportunity to develop warehouse, inventory, and material handling skills.
- Receive, organize, and distribute materials throughout the facility.
- Pick, pack, and prepare materials for shipment or production use.
- Support inventory accuracy through recordkeeping, cycle counts, and quantity verification.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized warehouse or production environment.
- 1 to 2 years of relevant warehouse, material handling, production, shipping, receiving, or inventory experience preferred.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand or move for extended periods.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify material discrepancies or damage.
- Ability to follow instructions, prioritize tasks, and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Reliable attendance, strong work ethic, and a safety-conscious mindset.
- Basic computer skills and the ability to work with inventory records or warehouse systems.
Preferred Qualifications
- Forklift experience or forklift certification.
- Familiarity with inventory management systems.
- Previous experience supporting warehouse, shipping, receiving, or production teams in a manufacturing environment.
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