Material Handler

Job Summary

The Material Handler is responsible for the safe, efficient, and timely movement of materials throughout the facility. This role ensures production areas are continuously supplied with the necessary components by replenishing material routes, staging inventory, and supporting incoming shipments by working closely with the receiving team and production staff. The material handler helps maintain accurate inventory flow and supports overall operational efficiency.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None
  
  

Duties/Responsibilities

• Replenish established material routes to maintain a consistent supply to production areas
• Ensure materials are delivered to the correct locations and are properly labeled
• Remove empty containers, pallets, and scrap from all production areas
• Assist in performing cycle counts and inventory audits
• Transport received materials to designated put-away locations
• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of material areas
• Assist the Receiving Specialist in unloading trucks, verifying shipment counts, and staging incoming materials
• Follow standard operating procedures to ensure traceability and accurate inventory
• Operate all material-handling equipment safely and comply with facility safety standards
  
  

Qualifications

Required Skills/Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Forklift certification is preferred but not required.
• Effective problem-solving and critical thinking
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative, cross-functional team
• Flexible, self-motivated, and adaptable to change
  
  

Education And Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent - required
• 1-2 years of experience in material handling in a manufacturing environment - required
• Valid Driver’s license - required
  
  

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

While performing job duties in the Plant or Warehouse, the employee may be exposed to noise. The noise level is usually moderate. If travel is necessary, it would be local. Must have reliable means of transportation to allow flexible work hours as needed.

• Occasionally required to stand, walk, climb ladders/steps, and sit
• Use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear
• Frequently required to remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods
• Use a computer keyboard with a mouse for long periods of time
• Occasionally lift and/or move 50 pounds
• All the above could occur in high or low temperatures, involving wind and/or precipitation
  
  

Travel

• None
  
  

This job description is a summary and not a comprehensive list of possible duties required by this position. The job description should not be construed as a contract of employment.