Senior Material Handler

Responsibilities

The Material Handler IV - Finished Goods is a senior-level warehouse professional responsible for the accurate storage, movement, processing, and distribution of finished goods inventory. This role serves as a subject matter expert within logistics operations, supports inventory accuracy initiatives, troubleshoots complex inventory issues, and provides guidance and training to team members. The position plays a critical role in ensuring customer orders are shipped accurately, inventory records remain compliant, and warehouse operations achieve productivity and quality targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, process, store, and distribute finished goods inventory in accordance with established procedures.
• Perform advanced inventory transactions within SAP, WMS, or other inventory management systems.
• Coordinate and execute order fulfillment activities including picking, packing, staging, and shipping.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies, shipment errors, and stock variances.
• Conduct cycle counts, inventory audits, and reconciliation activities.
• Operate powered industrial equipment safely, including forklifts, reach trucks, and pallet jacks.
• Verify shipping documentation and ensure compliance with customer and carrier requirements.
• Support warehouse optimization projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor inventory locations and ensure proper material flow throughout the facility.
• Train, mentor, and provide technical guidance to Material Handlers I-III.
• Assist supervisors with workflow planning, labor balancing, and operational execution.
• Serve as a key escalation point for inventory, shipment, and system-related issues.
• Maintain compliance with safety, quality, and inventory control standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 4-7+ years of warehouse, logistics, inventory control, or distribution experience.
• Advanced understanding of warehouse operations and finished goods management.
• Experience using SAP, WMS, RF scanners, and inventory management systems.
• Certified or experienced in operating material handling equipment.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Advanced inventory control and reconciliation.
• Warehouse management systems expertise.
• Shipping and receiving operations.
• Root cause analysis and issue resolution.
• Process improvement methodologies.
• Leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective communication across multiple departments.
  
  

Expected Impact

A Material Handler IV is expected to:

• Improve inventory accuracy and transaction compliance.
• Reduce shipping errors and inventory discrepancies.
• Increase warehouse productivity and operational efficiency.
• Support successful audits and inventory controls.
• Serve as a lead resource for training and operational troubleshooting.
• Drive adherence to safety and quality standards across finished goods operations.

Keys to Success

• Building collaborative relationships
• Decision making
• Drive results
• Foster innovation
• Personal energy
• Self-leadership