Material Handler

ROLE PURPOSE 

The Material Handler supports the continuous flow of materials throughout Sensaria's warehouse and production operations. Working with limited supervision, completes accurate inventory transactions; operates powered industrial equipment; and resolves routine material discrepancies to ensure production has the correct materials at the required location and time.

This role is a seasonal position, onsite 5 days per week in our Grand Prairie, TX location. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Label, scan, store, and rotate materials in assigned warehouse locations following inventory, quality, and material-handling procedures.  

• Move finished goods and returned or excess materials to the correct location and complete all required system transactions. 

• Accurately record receipts, transfers, issues, returns, and location changes in SAP or other approved inventory systems using computers and handheld scanners. 

• Perform cycle counts, location audits, and inventory checks; research and promptly report shortages, overages, damage, labeling errors, and other discrepancies. 

• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment after completing required training and authorization. 

• Complete pre-use equipment inspections and immediately report unsafe conditions, damage, incidents, and equipment concerns. 

• Maintain clear aisles and organized storage areas while following 5S, housekeeping, safety, quality, and inventory-control standards. 

• Coordinate with Production, Shipping, Purchasing, Quality, and warehouse leadership to respond to changing material needs and prevent production delays. 

ADDITIONAL TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES   

• Follow all company policies, work instructions, safety rules, and applicable OSHA requirements.  

• Communicate material shortages, inventory discrepancies, damaged goods, and workflow issues to the Warehouse Lead or Supervisor. 

• Participate in continuous-improvement activities and recommend practical improvements to material flow, safety, organization, and inventory accuracy. 

• Work cooperatively across departments and perform other related duties as assigned. 

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS  

• High school diploma or GED required.  

• 1–2 years of experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or distribution environment; inventory or logistics experience strongly preferred.  

• Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, NetSuite, Epicor, or similar) preferred.  

• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, basic formulas) required.  
• Valid forklift certification, or ability to obtain certification within 30 days of hire.