Material Handler

Compensation: $20-$27 per hour

Company Overview

Hi Power Electric is a premier electrical contracting firm with a proven reputation for delivering high-quality, timely, and cost-effective solutions across every commercial, residential, and multi-family projects we take on.

Position Summary

At Hi Power Electric, the Material Handler plays a vital role the success of our projects by seamlessly managing the receipt, organization, and delivery of electrical material, tools, and equipment by ensuring our field crews are always well-supplied, our warehouse runs efficiently, and every job is completed to the standard our clients expect.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and verify deliveries of electrical materials, tools, and equipment.
• Accurately match incoming shipments with purchase orders and delivery tickets.
• Safely transport and store conduit, wire, panels, fixtures, transformers, and other electrical supplies.
• Prepare and stage materials for job sites to support field crews.
• Load and unload company trucks, ensuring materials are secured for safe transport.
• Maintain a clean and organized warehouse and yard areas.
• Track material usage and support inventory control with regular cycle counts.
• Communicate shortages, damaged items, or discrepancies to purchasing or project managers.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other equipment safely.
• Follow all Hi Power Electric safety policies and OSHA guidelines.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Prior experience in handling construction or electrical materials.
• Preferred 2 years' experience in the electrical industry.
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
• Forklift Certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Basic computer skills for inventory systems and order tracking.
• Team player with good communication skills.
• PPE required at all times.

Agility

• Ability to lift 50 lbs. regularly;
• Working in varying environmental conditions inside/outside the warehouse (heated, cold, dusty).
• Frequent loading and unloading of delivery trucks and vans.
• Prolonged standing and walking throughout warehouse during full shifts.
• Frequent bending, squatting, and crouching to access low shelving and floor-level materials.
• Ability to move quickly and efficiently across a large warehouse floor.
• Operating a forklift if certified.
• Ability to sort, count, and organize small electrical components accurately.
• Fine motor skills for labeling, scanning, and pulling inventory items.
• Hand-eye coordination when handling fragile or sensitive electrical materials.
• Navigating a busy warehouse environment safely with situational awareness.

Working Environment

• Warehouse, yard, and job site settings.
• Exposure to heavy equipment, electrical materials, and varying weather conditions.
• Hi Power is an equal opportunity employer!  We don’t discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.