Job Description
JOB TITLE:
Material Handler II for Warehouse
JOB LOCATION:
Chatham, Virginia
SHIFT SCHEDULE:
Monday-Friday, 6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
The Material Handler is responsible for efficiently receiving, storing, and distributing materials, products, and equipment within the facility.
- Ensures accurate inventory management, timely movement of goods, and adherence to safety and quality standards
- Maintains organized, compliant storage areas
- Collaborates with team members across operations, warehouse, and production to support seamless workflow
- Strong attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Receiving:
- Receive and unload non-bulk raw materials, Stock Transport Orders (STOs), and plant supplies; verify quantities, packing lists, and Certificates of Analysis (COAs)
- Receive materials into the computer system, label packages with barcodes, and place in correct locations
- Transfer finished products from production to storage
- Prepare samples for Quality Control testing as required
Shipping:
- Pull products from storage locations using pick lists
- Prepare products for shipment, including capping, banding, labeling, and other customer-specific requirements
- Print shipping documents and load shipments while verifying material, quantities, and carrier information
- Repackage or relabel products as needed and complete all transactions
- Take product samples as required by shipping instructions
General / Miscellaneous:
- Perform equipment safety checks and follow all safety protocols using proper personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Participate in Emergency Response Team duties and plant Behavior-Based Safety programs
- Report Health, Environment, Safety (HES) incidents and assist in investigations when appropriate
- Utilize warehouse management barcode scanners for accurate tracking of materials
- Assist with sample preparation, bottling operations, inventory cycle counts, and other plant operations as needed
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / EDUCATION / TECHNICAL SKILLS / BEHAVORIAL SKILLS:
- Minimum High School graduate or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / EDUCATION / TECHNICAL SKILLS / BEHAVORIAL SKILLS:
- One to two years’ manufacturing experience
- Fork truck and high-rise experience
- One to two years’ warehouse experience
- Computer skills, including Microsoft platforms and SAP
REPORTING STRUCTURE:
- Kathryn Watlington, Hiring Manager
- No direct reports
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
WORKPLACE TYPE:
On-site
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
No travel requirements
PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Works in a manufacturing environment with chemical, physical, ergonomic, and electrical hazards
- Job duties may include exposure to moving mechanical parts, powered industrial trucks, hot work or steam, working at heights, sharp tools, and slip or wet hazard; walking, talking, hearing, and seeing
- Work is primarily performed inside the manufacturing complex but may also include exposure to outside environmental conditions
- Worker may be exposed to dust, chemicals, odors, and other atmospheric conditions
- Handles or works around hazardous substances following proper safety protocols
- Must obtain high-rise certification and complete training in certain federal and internationalregulations
- Work requires the use of personal protective clothing and equipment
- Scheduled hours may include extended hours as needed
- Noise levels in the work environment remain below OSHA permissible exposure limits
