ACARA Jobs
Material Receiving & Handler Specialist
Apply- ID: 558223
- Posted: 3/18/2026
- Location: New Kensington, PA
- Category: LI - General Labor
- Job Type: Temporary
- Duration: 9 - 12 Months
As the Material Receiver & Handler Specialist, you will play a critical role in ensuring the timely, safe, and accurate flow of materials through the repair center. This position combines customer service, material handling, and collaboration with warehouse and shipping teams to provide seamless support for service operations. You will be responsible for ensuring materials are received, verified, organized, and available when needed, while maintaining a professional and customer-focused approach.
Responsibilities
- Customer Service
- Provide timely, courteous, and professional service to both internal and external customers.
- Act as a point of contact for inquiries related to material receiving / deliveries, providing clear updates and resolutions.
- Support the repair center team by ensuring materials are processed and available to meet service schedules.
- Maintain a positive and professional demeanor in all interactions.
- Material Receiving & Handling:
- Follow all safety policies and procedures when loading, unloading, moving, and handling materials.
- Receive, inspect, and verify incoming shipments against RMA's, purchase orders, invoices and / or other documentation.
- Accurately document and record all incoming and outgoing inventory in the ERP system (SAP preferred).
- Organize materials in designated areas for efficient accessibility, traceability, and flow.
- Collaborate with shipping, receiving, and warehouse teams to ensure seamless material processing.
- Assist with packing and preparing materials for shipment when required
- Workplace Organization & Productivity
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment in accordance with EHS standards.
- Identify and share ideas for process improvements in receiving, material flow, and storage.
- Participate in improvement activities to drive efficiency, accuracy, inventory accuracy initiatives and productivity.
- Assist with other duties as assigned, such as preparing shipments, packing materials, and performing cycle counts.
Here's what you'll get:
Pay: $19+/hr. DOE
Hours: 40 hours/week. 1st shift.
Length: Contract (12 months with potential to convert)
Sounds like a good fit?
APPLY TODAY - Email resume to: kruzickia@acarasolutions.com
About Acara Solutions
Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 1+ years of experience in material handling, warehouse operations, or customer service.
- 1+ years recent computer skills; experience with inventory management systems required, SAP preferred.
- Strong communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently with a sense of urgency and accountability.
- Knowledge of warehouse procedures, equipment operation, and safety protocols.
- Ability to lift, move, and handle materials of varying weights safely.