{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"9c5b5508a3512fa50635d9c1","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/9c5b5508a3512fa50635d9c1","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/9c5b5508a3512fa50635d9c1","title":"Material Handler","description":"Job Summary\nThe Material Handler must be familiar with all areas of the fork truck driving procedures for safely loading and unloading trucks to maintain efficient, safe operations. The Material Handler is responsible for all order picking, order verification and loading of customer or carriers' vehicle in a safe manner. The ideal candidate thrives in environments where safety, quality, service and cost are the highest priorities.\n\nEssential Duties\n\nPractices incident and accident prevention, demonstrating safe behavior in all activities\nObtains and maintains fork-truck certification by attending in-house training, and completes daily fork truck check sheets\nReplaces the forklift’s liquefied propane gas (LP) tanks\nTroubleshoots work related issues and communicates issues with maintenance, Shipper/Receiver, and Logistics Planner\nWorks safely, and is responsible for housekeeping in his/her work areas at all times\nPrioritizes work assignments by meeting with Logistics Planner, Shipper/Receiver, and Logistics Supervisor every morning and throughout the day\nDrives the fork truck safely through the warehouse mindful of pedestrian traffic at all times\nParticipate in Cycle Counting events when needed, able to adjust schedule to meet inventory deadlines\nShips according to FIFO principles on all items in the warehouse to ensure shelf-life efficacy\nPrepares product for shipping by reviewing the packing slip, hand picking the product and assembling the pallet\nArranges material on flatbeds according to weight restrictions and driver input when loading\nEnsures correct product delivery by reviewing packing slip and product on truck\nVerifies product quantity for shipment and receiving by counting and signing Picking Slip and Bill of Lading\nLearns safety hazards and job procedures by reading and understanding Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and Job Safety Analysis (JSA)\nLearns software programs by reading and understanding manuals and procedures\nSuggests improvements in work methods and procedures by communicating to Logistics Supervisor\nWorks safely when loading and unloading van trailers; uses dock locks and chocks to hold trailer steady when going in and out\nVoluntarily learns hazardous material safety for spills and transporting material; earns HAZMAT certification and keeps current\nObtains and maintains forklift certification by attending in house training\nTrouble shoots and communicates any work related issues with Logistics Supervisor, Manager of Manufacturing Technology, and/or Maintenance if needed\nPerforms other duties as instructed by the Logistics Supervisor\nDaily review of email and department communication; maintains a good attendance record\nMaintains a positive working relationship with all plant employees and other business contacts\nUses process improvement tools to drive continuous improvement of the plant and business processes\nFollow and document Hazardous Materials Transportation Guidelines for all shipments\nObserve what needs to be done and take initiative to perform this work\n\nQualifications Required\n\nH.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required\n2 years’ experience in a fast paced, logistics manufacturing environment Preferred\nExperience supporting logistics, customer care and business goals Required\nAbility to work all shifts including occasional nights and weekends\n\nGeneral Knowledge, Skills and Abilities\n\nAbility to work as a team player\nAbility to respond to requests in a professional and timely manner\nDemonstrated intermediate communication and interpersonal skills\nStrong planning, prioritization, organizational and reporting skills\nIndependent problem-solving skills\nA demonstrated commitment to safety\nHighly self-motivated\nAbility to work well unsupervised, while producing quality results\nAbility to work well and communicate well with other GAF employees, at all levels in the organization\n\nTechnical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities\n\nAbility to troubleshoot and solve logistics, carrier and customer challenges\nAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, other)\nFamiliar with standard warehouse concepts, practices and procedures\nExperience in fast-paced warehouse environment and safe fork truck operation\n\nPhysical Demands\n\nStationary Position - Frequently\nMove/Traverse - Rarely\nStationary Position/Seated - Frequently\nTransport/Lifting - Rarely\nTransport/Carrying -\nExerting Force/Pushing -\nExerting Force/Pulling -\nAscend/Descend -\nBalancing - Occasionally\nPosition Self/Stooping - Occasionally\nPosition Self/Kneeling - Occasionally\nPosition Self/Crouching - Occasionally\nPosition Self/Crawling - Occasionally\nReaching - Rarely\nHandling - Rarely\nGrasping -\nFeeling -\nCommunicate/Talking -\nCommunicate/Hearing -\nRepetitive Motions -\nCoordination -\n\nBase salary and/or rate of pay ranges listed are exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Individual compensation offers will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, relevant candidate experience and skill, education, and/or qualifications.\n\nBase Hourly Rate: $17.00\n\nWe believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity on the basis of each candidate's qualifications, experience, and merit, without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).","company":"GAF","rawCompany":"gaf","city":"Georgetown","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-17T08:08:22.716Z","occupations":[{"code":"53-7062.00","title":"Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand","slug":"laborers-and-freight-stock-and-material-movers-hand"},{"code":"53-7199.00","title":"Material Moving Workers, All Other","slug":"material-moving-workers-all-other"},{"code":"53-7051.00","title":"Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators","slug":"industrial-truck-and-tractor-operators"}],"industries":[{"code":"493110","title":"General Warehousing and Storage","slug":"general-warehousing-and-storage"},{"code":"493190","title":"Other Warehousing and Storage","slug":"other-warehousing-and-storage"},{"code":"423840","title":"Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers","slug":"industrial-supplies-merchant-wholesalers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Material Handler","description":"Job Summary\nThe Material Handler must be familiar with all areas of the fork truck driving procedures for safely loading and unloading trucks to maintain efficient, safe operations. The Material Handler is responsible for all order picking, order verification and loading of customer or carriers' vehicle in a safe manner. The ideal candidate thrives in environments where safety, quality, service and cost are the highest priorities.\n\nEssential Duties\n\nPractices incident and accident prevention, demonstrating safe behavior in all activities\nObtains and maintains fork-truck certification by attending in-house training, and completes daily fork truck check sheets\nReplaces the forklift’s liquefied propane gas (LP) tanks\nTroubleshoots work related issues and communicates issues with maintenance, Shipper/Receiver, and Logistics Planner\nWorks safely, and is responsible for housekeeping in his/her work areas at all times\nPrioritizes work assignments by meeting with Logistics Planner, Shipper/Receiver, and Logistics Supervisor every morning and throughout the day\nDrives the fork truck safely through the warehouse mindful of pedestrian traffic at all times\nParticipate in Cycle Counting events when needed, able to adjust schedule to meet inventory deadlines\nShips according to FIFO principles on all items in the warehouse to ensure shelf-life efficacy\nPrepares product for shipping by reviewing the packing slip, hand picking the product and assembling the pallet\nArranges material on flatbeds according to weight restrictions and driver input when loading\nEnsures correct product delivery by reviewing packing slip and product on truck\nVerifies product quantity for shipment and receiving by counting and signing Picking Slip and Bill of Lading\nLearns safety hazards and job procedures by reading and understanding Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and Job Safety Analysis (JSA)\nLearns software programs by reading and understanding manuals and procedures\nSuggests improvements in work methods and procedures by communicating to Logistics Supervisor\nWorks safely when loading and unloading van trailers; uses dock locks and chocks to hold trailer steady when going in and out\nVoluntarily learns hazardous material safety for spills and transporting material; earns HAZMAT certification and keeps current\nObtains and maintains forklift certification by attending in house training\nTrouble shoots and communicates any work related issues with Logistics Supervisor, Manager of Manufacturing Technology, and/or Maintenance if needed\nPerforms other duties as instructed by the Logistics Supervisor\nDaily review of email and department communication; maintains a good attendance record\nMaintains a positive working relationship with all plant employees and other business contacts\nUses process improvement tools to drive continuous improvement of the plant and business processes\nFollow and document Hazardous Materials Transportation Guidelines for all shipments\nObserve what needs to be done and take initiative to perform this work\n\nQualifications Required\n\nH.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required\n2 years’ experience in a fast paced, logistics manufacturing environment Preferred\nExperience supporting logistics, customer care and business goals Required\nAbility to work all shifts including occasional nights and weekends\n\nGeneral Knowledge, Skills and Abilities\n\nAbility to work as a team player\nAbility to respond to requests in a professional and timely manner\nDemonstrated intermediate communication and interpersonal skills\nStrong planning, prioritization, organizational and reporting skills\nIndependent problem-solving skills\nA demonstrated commitment to safety\nHighly self-motivated\nAbility to work well unsupervised, while producing quality results\nAbility to work well and communicate well with other GAF employees, at all levels in the organization\n\nTechnical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities\n\nAbility to troubleshoot and solve logistics, carrier and customer challenges\nAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, other)\nFamiliar with standard warehouse concepts, practices and procedures\nExperience in fast-paced warehouse environment and safe fork truck operation\n\nPhysical Demands\n\nStationary Position - Frequently\nMove/Traverse - Rarely\nStationary Position/Seated - Frequently\nTransport/Lifting - Rarely\nTransport/Carrying -\nExerting Force/Pushing -\nExerting Force/Pulling -\nAscend/Descend -\nBalancing - Occasionally\nPosition Self/Stooping - Occasionally\nPosition Self/Kneeling - Occasionally\nPosition Self/Crouching - Occasionally\nPosition Self/Crawling - Occasionally\nReaching - Rarely\nHandling - Rarely\nGrasping -\nFeeling -\nCommunicate/Talking -\nCommunicate/Hearing -\nRepetitive Motions -\nCoordination -\n\nBase salary and/or rate of pay ranges listed are exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Individual compensation offers will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, relevant candidate experience and skill, education, and/or qualifications.\n\nBase Hourly Rate: $17.00\n\nWe believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity on the basis of each candidate's qualifications, experience, and merit, without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).","datePosted":"2026-09-17T08:08:22.716Z","dateModified":"2026-09-17T08:08:22.716Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"GAF","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Georgetown","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"9c5b5508a3512fa50635d9c1"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/9c5b5508a3512fa50635d9c1"}}