Material Handler

Position : Material Handler

Location : Canaan, CT 06018, USA

Duration : 6 months (Possiblity of Extension)

Shift Timings : 1st Shift – 8.00AM -5.00PM

Pay Rate : $23 per hour (including shift differential)

Position Summary

The Material Handler - MRO Material Movement is responsible for the receipt, storage, movement, replenishment, and inventory control of Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) materials. This role supports manufacturing and maintenance operations by ensuring spare parts, tools, and consumable supplies are available when needed while maintaining inventory accuracy, safety, and compliance standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and process incoming MRO materials, spare parts, and maintenance supplies.
• Store and organize inventory in designated stockroom and warehouse locations.
• Deliver materials to maintenance and production teams in a timely manner.
• Perform inventory transactions using ERP, CMMS, WMS, RF scanners, or handheld devices.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts, audits, and inventory reconciliation activities.
• Support Kanban, point-of-use replenishment, and spare parts management programs.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment safely.
• Follow good manufacturing practices, company procedures, and all safety requirements.
• Maintain clean, organized, and 5S-compliant storage areas.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on material flow, inventory accuracy, and operational efficiency.
• Assist with physical inventories and inventory-related investigations.
• Provide backup support for other inventory and warehouse functions as needed.
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned.
• Required to maintain status in C2C training modules.

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED or 2 years of relevant experience in material handling, inventory control, warehouse operations, or MRO storeroom operations preferred
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Must be able to obtain Forklift Certification to meet the guidelines.
• Familiarity with ERP, CMMS, or inventory management systems preferred.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.