Material Handler - 1st ShiftMartinsville, VA 24112Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Industrial Job Number: Pay Rate: $16.00 / hourJob Title: Material Handler 1st shift 6:15am to 2:15pmPay - $16.00Position SummaryThe Material Handler supports daily warehouse operations by moving, staging, picking, packing, and preparing apparel products for shipment. This role plays a key part in ensuring inventory is handled accurately, safely, and efficiently while meeting productivity and quality standards in a fast-paced distribution environment.Key ResponsibilitiesPick, pack, sort, and stage apparel orders according to work instructions and customer requirementsLoad and unload cartons or pallets from trailers, conveyors, or staging areasMove product throughout the facility using pallet jacks, carts, or other material handling equipmentAccurately scan items and locations using RF scanners or warehouse systemsVerify quantities, styles, sizes, and SKUs to ensure order accuracyBuild pallets and prepare shipments for outbound deliveryAssist with receiving, putaway, replenishment, and inventory counts as neededInspect products and packaging for visible damage or discrepancies and report issues promptlyMaintain a clean, organized, and safe work areaMeet productivity, quality, and attendance expectationsFollow all safety policies, SOPs, and operational guidelinesSupport other warehouse functions (including VAS, picking, packing, or sorting) during peak periodsQualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent preferredPrevious warehouse or distribution experience preferred (apparel experience a plus)Ability to follow written and verbal instructions with strong attention to detailBasic computer or RF scanner experience preferredDependable, team-oriented, and quality focusedWillingness to work flexible schedules, including overtime during peak seasonsPhysical RequirementsAbility to stand, walk, bend, and reach for extended periodsAbility to lift up to 40–50 lbs with or without reasonable accommodationAbility to push, pull, and move product throughout the facilityComfortable working in a fast-paced warehouse environment