Material Handler

Material Handler | 1st Shift

Location: Richmond, VA
Pay: $19.00 per hour
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Join the Weidmüller Team!

Are you looking for a stable, full-time opportunity with a consistent weekday schedule, competitive pay, and a comfortable working environment? Weidmüller is looking for dependable, detail-oriented individuals to join our Warehouse Team in Richmond, Virginia!

As a Material Handler, you'll play an important role in ensuring our customers receive their orders accurately and on time. From receiving incoming shipments to picking, packing, and shipping customer orders, you'll help keep our warehouse operations running smoothly while working alongside a team committed to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

Why Weidmüller?

At Weidmüller, we recognize that our employees are the foundation of our success. We strive to provide a positive working environment where our team members feel supported, valued, and equipped to succeed.

Here's what you can look forward to:

• Competitive Pay: Earn $19.00 per hour.
• Consistent Weekday Schedule: Enjoy a Monday through Friday schedule, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with overtime opportunities as business needs require.
• Comfortable Working Environment: Work in a clean, organized, and temperature-controlled warehouse.
• Retirement Benefits: Build your financial future with a 401(k) plan featuring company match and profit sharing.
• Team-Oriented Culture: Be part of a collaborative team that values safety, quality, and supporting one another.
• Established Global Organization: Join an international company with more than 50 years of history in the Richmond area.

What You'll Do

As a Material Handler, you'll support daily warehouse operations, including receiving, inventory management, order fulfillment, and shipping.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Receive incoming shipments by unpacking, sorting, counting, and verifying products for accuracy.
• Pick, pack, and prepare customer orders for shipment using handheld barcode scanners and warehouse systems.
• Move, organize, and store products in designated warehouse locations.
• Safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• Perform daily inventory cycle counts and assist with identifying and resolving inventory discrepancies.
• Complete inventory transfers, shipping confirmations, and other warehouse system transactions accurately.
• Prepare shipping documentation, including bills of lading, and coordinate carrier pickups as needed.
• Monitor and replenish shipping supplies to support daily operations.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment.
• Collaborate with teammates and supervisors to meet daily operational goals and customer expectations.
• Identify opportunities to improve warehouse processes, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Follow all company safety, quality, environmental, and operational procedures.
• Assist with additional warehouse activities and special projects as needed.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for dependable individuals who take pride in their work, pay attention to detail, and enjoy contributing to a team environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Basic computer skills and ability to operate handheld barcode scanners.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and basic math and counting abilities.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow written instructions and safety procedures.
• Willingness and ability to become certified to operate forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Flexibility to work overtime when required by business needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three months or more of experience in a warehouse, distribution, shipping and receiving, or inventory environment.
• Previous experience operating forklifts or other material handling equipment.
• Familiarity with warehouse management systems, inventory processes, or order fulfillment.

Physical Requirements

This is an active warehouse position that requires regular standing, walking, bending, reaching, lifting, pushing, pulling, and moving throughout the workday. Employees must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and be comfortable operating material handling equipment that may reach heights of 18 feet or more.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

About Weidmüller

For more than 50 years, Weidmüller has proudly called the Richmond area home. As part of a global leader in smart industrial connectivity, our U.S. operations support customers across a wide range of industries through innovative products, customized solutions, and a commitment to quality.

Our continued success is made possible by the dedication of our employees, and we're always looking for motivated individuals who want to contribute to our future.

Ready to Make the World More Orange?

Apply today and take the next step in your career with Weidmüller!

Pay: $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person