BCForward is currently looking for Material Handler in Indianapolis, IN 46256
Job Title: Material Handler
Location: Indianapolis, IN 46256
Duration: 12+ Month Contract
Shift: 1st Shift: 7am - 3:30pm, Monday - Fri
Job Summary
- We are seeking a dedicated Material Handling Technician to join our team. This role is responsible for the physical and administrative tasks involved in shipping, order fulfillment, storing, and distributing materials, with a focus on diagnostic reagents used in the prevention and management of diseases.
- This position involves a mix of routine and non-routine tasks, requiring the application of specific training and skills to operate specialized equipment and systems. The work environment often includes refrigerated and frozen areas. The technician will work mostly independently, referring the most complex issues to higher levels, while maintaining and continuously improving quality systems.
Key Responsibilities
Order Fulfillment:
- Accurately pick items for customer orders using RF scanners or voice-picking systems.
- Pack and prepare orders, ensuring correct products, lot numbers, shipping temperatures (ambient, refrigerated, frozen), addresses, and shipping methods.
- Perform picking and packing duties in various temperature-controlled environments, including refrigerated and frozen areas.
- Examine, stock, and distribute materials in inventory.
Warehouse Operations:
- Move material within the warehouse, distribution, and production facilities.
- Operate material handling equipment as needed, which may include forklifts and man-up order pickers.
- Maintain inventory of products and raw materials with a strong emphasis on attention to detail.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalency.
- Minimum of one (1) year of work experience.
- Proficiency in English sufficient to maintain, ensure, and promote safety requirements and procedures.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Thorough understanding of appropriate safety procedures.
- Requires specific training and certification (which may be provided).
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience operating material handling equipment (e.g., forklift, man-up order picker).
- Basic computer skills, including competency with standard software (Microsoft Word and Excel).
- Strong interpersonal skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to communicate well and work effectively in a team environment.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills, problem-solving ability, and high attention to detail.
Benefits:
BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.
About BCforward:
Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward’s 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.
BCforward is a leading workforce solutions company connecting skilled professionals with top employers nationwide. We are committed to empowering careers through meaningful opportunities, professional growth, and exceptional support throughout the employment journey.
