Senior Warehouse Material Handler (1st shift)

Warehouse Senior Operator / Material Handler

We are seeking a dependable and safety-focused Warehouse Senior Operator / Material Handler to support daily warehouse operations, including material movement, inventory control, and team coordination. In this role, you will be responsible for safely handling, storing, and distributing materials while ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with company procedures. This position plays a key role in maintaining operational flow, inventory integrity, and supporting overall warehouse performance.

Responsibilities

Material Handling & Movement: Safely move, stage, and transport materials, components, and finished goods using forklifts, pallet jacks, or other material handling equipment.

Inventory Control: Accurately receive, store, pick, and issue materials while maintaining proper inventory records and system transactions.

Shipping & Receiving: Verify incoming and outgoing shipments by checking quantities, part numbers, and documentation to ensure accuracy and quality standards.

Team Support & Coordination: Provide guidance and support to warehouse team members, assist with training, and help coordinate daily workflow to meet operational goals.

Equipment Operation: Operate forklifts and other powered industrial trucks safely and efficiently; perform routine equipment checks and report issues.

Documentation & Systems: Complete inventory transactions, shipping paperwork, and data entry in warehouse management systems accurately and on time.

Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for improving warehouse efficiency, organization, and safety; support continuous improvement initiatives.

Safety & Compliance: Follow all safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements; ensure adherence to company standards and regulatory guidelines.

Housekeeping: Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment in accordance with 5S or similar standards.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED

3+ years of warehouse, logistics, or material handling experience

Prior experience operating forklifts or other material handling equipment (certification preferred)

Basic computer skills and experience with warehouse management systems (WMS) or ERP systems

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Ability to lead by example and support team operations

Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement

Physical & Environmental Demands

This position may require standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 50 lbs regularly throughout the shift.

Operation of material handling equipment and working in warehouse and industrial environments is required.

Exposure to varying temperatures, noise levels, and industrial conditions.

Flexibility to work different shifts, weekends, or overtime as needed.

Time Travel Required

No travel required

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

Our Core Principals: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.

Our Strategic Priorities: Customer Focus. Operational Excellence. High-Performance Culture. Innovation. Financial Strength

Our Behaviors: Own It. Act With Urgency. Foster a Customer-First Mindset. Think Big and Execute. Lead by Example. Drive Continuous Improvement. Learn and Seek Out Development. Promote Transparent & Open Communication

At Vertiv, we offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry and the opportunity of a startup. We design, manufacture and service the mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments. With $8 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 130+ countries, our move to establish a standalone business enables us to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to help.join@vertivco.com.

Work Authorization: No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.