Job Description

Job Summary

The Material / Logistics Handler is responsible for the day-to-day receiving, organization, staging, movement, tracking, and distribution of electrical construction materials, equipment, tools, and supplies at an assigned jobsite or location.

The position serves as the primary day-to-day logistics contact for the assigned jobsite, coordinating directly with field leadership regarding routine material deliveries, staging, distribution, shortages, and other logistics needs. Issues requiring additional resources, cross-project coordination, or broader resolution are escalated to the Logistics Coordinator.

Key Responsibilities

Material Receiving & Handling

Receive and inspect electrical materials, equipment, tools, and supplies delivered to the jobsite or assigned location
Verify quantities and materials against purchase orders, packing slips, and delivery documentation; promptly report damaged, missing, incorrect, or incomplete materials
Safely unload, move, organize, store, secure, stage, and distribute materials in support of project schedules and field requirements
Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, carts, lifts, and other material-handling equipment as authorized

Inventory & Material Control

Maintain accurate inventory and material-location information and ensure materials are properly identified, labeled, organized, and traceable
Assist with cycle counts, material reconciliation, inventory verification, transfers, returns, and movement of excess or reusable materials
Monitor material levels and communicate shortages, discrepancies, delivery issues, or potential delays promptly
Maintain clean, organized, secure, and safe material storage, laydown, and staging areas

Jobsite Logistics Support

Serve as the primary day-to-day logistics contact for the assigned jobsite
Coordinate with Superintendents, Foremen, and field personnel to understand and prioritize routine material requirements
Coordinate routine deliveries, pickups, transfers, returns, and material movement within the assigned jobsite
Escalate issues requiring additional resources, cross-project coordination, supplier resolution, or broader logistics support to the Logistics Coordinator
Follow established project procedures for material receiving, storage, security, staging, and distribution

Safety & Compliance

Comply with company, OSHA, and project-specific safety requirements
Follow required PPE, equipment-operation, material-handling, storage, housekeeping, and jobsite safety procedures
Report unsafe conditions, accidents, incidents, property damage, and safety concerns in accordance with company procedures

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Previous experience in electrical construction, material handling, warehouse operations, or construction logistics preferred
Familiarity with electrical construction materials and terminology preferred
Forklift certification or experience operating material-handling equipment preferred
Basic computer skills and ability to use inventory, purchasing, or warehouse-management systems
Ability to read and understand packing lists, material requests, delivery documentation, and basic construction documents
Strong organization, attention to detail, and communication skills
Ability to prioritize multiple material requests in a fast-paced construction environment
Dependable, safety-conscious, and able to work effectively with limited supervision

Physical & Work Requirements

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and work around active construction areas
Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, and safely handle construction materials and equipment
Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, climb, work outdoors in varying weather conditions, and wear required PPE

Key Performance Expectations

Materials are accurately received, inspected, tracked, stored, staged, and distributed
Inventory and material-location information is accurate and current
Material shortages, discrepancies, and delivery issues are communicated promptly
Field leadership receives responsive day-to-day logistics support
Material storage and staging areas remain organized, secure, and safe
Material-handling activities are performed safely and in accordance with company and project requirements

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