ABE Material Handler
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Job Description: Material Handler
We develop the skill sets of marginalized people – giving them purpose, autonomy, and hope –
leaving the world better than we found it.
Department: Affirmative Business Enterprise (ABE)
Reports to: Director of ABE and ABE Manager
FLSA Status: Non-exempt | Employment Status: Part-time, temporary
Date Revised: October 2026
Position Summary: The ABE Material Handler supports safe, accurate, and timely warehouse and production operations. Working under the direction of ABE supervisors and managers, this position coordinates material movement, shipping and receiving, deliveries, counting-scale activities, and forklift operations; models professional workplace practices; and provides day-to-day guidance to associates and interns.
Essential Responsibilities and Performance Standards:
Deliver Excellent Customer Service.
- Complete assigned production work accurately and within established customer deadlines.
- Build positive customer relationships through courteous, proactive communication.
- Prepare, receive, verify, and route shipments using carriers such as FedEx, UPS, USPS, DHL, and Amazon.
Support Intern and Associate Development.
- Model professional workplace behavior and build respectful working relationships.
- Coach and mentor associates and interns, within the scope of the role, support their vocational development.
- Complete incident, accident, coaching, and other required reports accurately and on time. Work effectively and respectfully with individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment.
- Protect participant and employee confidentiality and refer concerns to the appropriate supervisor.
Ensure Safe and Efficient Operations.
- Maintain a clean, orderly department and participate in facility safety and equipment maintenance activities, as requested.
- Participate in drills, departmental meetings, and department safety meetings.
- Set up and break down production jobs at the beginning and end of each assignment.
Operate Forklift and Manage Shipping/Receiving.
- Operate forklifts safely and in accordance with training, site procedures, and applicable safety requirements.
- Complete daily forklift inspections and submit required documentation weekly.
- Coordinate loading, unloading, shipping, receiving, and material movement to meet production and customer needs.
- Assist qualified personnel with forklift training activities as assigned.
Communicate Clearly and Proactively.
- Share operational updates, safety concerns, and customer issues with management as soon as practicable.
- Recommend practical improvements to programs, policies, workflow, and safety practices.
- Provide operational coverage during staff absences as assigned.
- Perform other related duties consistent with the position’s purpose and qualifications.
Required Qualifications:
- Basic math skills for counting, setting up and operating counting scales, and completing related production tasks.
- Ability to communicate clearly, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to changing team needs.
- Ability to obtain and maintain forklift certification; WE Inc. can provide training if needed.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Reading-comprehension skills at or above a fifth-grade level.
Preferred Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Production or warehouse experience.
- Previous forklift-operating experience or current forklift certification.
- Experience supporting individuals with disabilities or other barriers to employment.
Physical Demands & Working Conditions:
- Frequently stand, bend, and reach while performing warehouse and production duties.
- Lift and move materials weighing up to 100 pounds, using available assistance or material handling equipment when appropriate.
- Regularly enter and exit truck cabs and beds and load and unload box trucks.
- Use the manual dexterity necessary to operate calculators, scales, computers, and warehouse equipment.
- Work professionally in a warehouse environment that may include noise, moving equipment, changing priorities, and time-sensitive demands.
- Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions of the position.
Work Schedule: Available part-time shifts are 7:30 AM –11:30 AM and 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Employees will be assigned a shift based on operational needs and availability; schedules may change with advance notice when practicable.
Pay Range: $8.50–$10.00 per hour.
Benefits: WE Inc. offers unemployment and social security benefits.
This description summarizes the position’s essential functions and is not an employment contract or an exhaustive list of duties. Employees may be assigned other related responsibilities consistent with organizational needs, subject to reasonable accommodation.
To apply, submit resume to: Jobs@weincal.org
Workshops Empowerment Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.