Senior Material Handler

E2 Optics is an award-winning, Woman-Owned technology integrator, headquartered in Denver, Colorado. We help clients deploy remarkably efficient solutions that are modern, turnkey, and minimize operational costs. We design low voltage solutions that seamlessly integrate audiovisual, physical security, structured cabling, and wireless solutions, including DAS and WiFi systems. Our experience spans Enterprise and Government clients within the Energy, Finance, Health Care, Higher Education, Manufacturing, Media & Communications, and Transportation industries. Our Core Values, which are built around Safety, guide our business, employees, and relationships with customers and partners. We embrace these values to be a better business and better people, while having fun in the process. As a result, we've set a new standard, and our clients have made E2 Optics one of America's largest and fastest-growing companies.
The Senior Materials Handler will play a critical role in supporting logistics operations while actively working to manage materials handling and warehouse processes. This position will act as a mentor for other team members and assist the Logistics Coordinator in developing, improving, and streamlining materials flow. In addition, this role serves as a preparatory step towards a leadership position in logistics coordination, requiring an understanding of supply chain operations, inventory management, and team leadership.

Core Duties & Responsibilities

• Safety is our number one Core Value. Follow safe work practices and company and client worksite policies.
• Promote company Core Values to foster and safeguard family-centric culture.
• Consistently follow and enforce safe work practices, adhering to company and client policies.
• Champion safety initiatives across the warehouse and job sites, ensuring adherence to PPE and safety protocols.
• Efficiently manage the loading, unloading, and transportation of materials using forklifts, pallet jacks, and other equipment.
• Perform inventory cycle counts and update inventory management systems with accuracy.
• Assist in managing the fleet of warehouse and logistics equipment (e.g., forklifts, trailers).
• Track and manage inventory to ensure accurate counts and availability.
• Coordinate with the logistics team to fulfill material requests, anticipate shortages, and reorder supplies as
• needed.
• Support the development of inventory metrics and reporting for continuous improvement.
• Oversee the receipt, inspection, and storage of materials, verifying that orders are correct and meet specifications.
• Ensure timely and accurate shipment of materials, including packaging, labeling, and documentation.
• Reconcile packing slips with purchase orders, working closely with the Logistics Coordinator for inventory
• and material accuracy.
• Mentor and lead warehouse staff, ensuring tasks are completed effectively and efficiently.
• E2 Optics is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, protected statuses). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training.
• Assist the Logistics Coordinator in training new team members and improving warehouse procedures.
• Act as a role model for junior staff, demonstrating strong work ethic, organization, and leadership.
• Actively participate in process improvement efforts to increase operational efficiency.
• Provide input on materials handling best practices and warehouse organization strategies.
• Collaborate with the Logistics Coordinator to implement Lean principles and cost-saving strategies.
• Assist the Logistics Coordinator in gathering and maintaining data for logistics reports, including inventory levels, shipping metrics, and equipment usage.
• Develop a working understanding of logistics software systems and processes to assist with materials flow
• optimization.
• Work closely with the Logistics Coordinator to support job site material logistics, ensuring that all materials are delivered on time and in good condition.
• Act as the point of contact for material requests and provide solutions to logistics challenges on-site.
• Travel: The individual in this role should be able and willing to travel as required by E2 Optics.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Additional Training in supply chain or logistics is a plus
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30