Material Handler

Covington, GA 30014

Posted: 01/05/2026 Category: Manufacturing Job Number: BB165054

Job Description

A-Line Staffing is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Material Handler. This role offers career growth, a supportive work environment, and full-time hours (40+ per week).

If interested in this Material Handler position APPLY NOW for IMMEDIATE consideration

Brittney Blackman | bblackman@alinestaffing.com | text 5867107970

MATERIAL HANDLER | DETAILS AND COMPENSATION:

  • Location: Covington GA 30014 – 100% On-site
  • Payrate: $18.50/hr
  • Required Availability: Full-Time, overnight | Monday–Thursday, 8:00 PM – 6:30 AM

MATERIAL HANDLER | SUMMARY AND HIGHLIGHTS:

The Material Handler will support safe, accurate, and efficient movement of products within a distribution center. This role is ideal for candidates with hands-on experience operating powered industrial equipment in a fast-paced, metrics-driven warehouse environment.

  • This position is a contract assignment with potential to hire on permanently based upon attendance, performance, and business needs
  • Benefits are available to full-time employees after 90 days of employment and include health, optical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance
  • A 401(k) with a company match is available for full-time employees with 1 year of service on our eligibility dates

MATERIAL HANDLER | RESPONSIBILITIES:

Order Picking & Processing

  • Pick, pack, scan, and label customer orders using RF technology
  • Verify accuracy of orders and prepare shipments
  • Follow Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and SOPs

Pallet Building & Shipping

  • Build and re-build pallets for outbound shipment
  • Scan completed pallets and operate shrink-wrapping equipment
  • Transport pallets using approved material handling equipment

Inbound, Outbound & Inventory Movement

  • Load and unload shipments using the warehouse management system (WMS)
  • Ensure safe handling of materials to prevent damage
  • Assist with parcel manifest and transportation documentation as needed

Material Handling Equipment

  • Safely operate cherry pickers, reach trucks, or turret trucks (Crown lifts)
  • Maintain equipment certification and report damage or maintenance needs

Safety, Quality & Housekeeping

  • Follow all safety procedures and report hazards or incidents immediately
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and professional work area
  • Support warehouse security and quality initiatives

Additional Duties

  • Participate in required training and cross-training
  • Assist other warehouse functions as needed

MATERIAL HANDLER | REQUIREMENTS:

  • Education: High School Diploma or GED (verifiable) required
  • Attendance: Commitment to mandatory attendance during the first 90 days.
  • Experience operating material handling equipment (order pickers, reach trucks, turret trucks, etc.) required
  • Preferred: Experience operating turret truck equipment
  • MUST have experience with cherry picker and reach trucks
  • Prior distribution or warehouse experience
  • Familiarity with RF scanners and warehouse systems
  • Ability to obtain forklift certification
  • Strong math skills, including multiplication, division, and conversion factors
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and perform repetitive motions throughout the shift
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs as required
  • Comfortable working near moving mechanical equipment

Take the Next Step!

Join a company that values your growth and contributions. If you’re interested in the Material Handler role apply now or contact us for immediate consideration!

Brittney Blackman | bblackman@alinestaffing.com | text 5867107970

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