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