Material Handler - 1st Shift

Department: Manufacturing & Distribution - General Labor

Location: Henderson, TN

Compensation: $20.69 / hour

Description

The Material Handler is responsible for safely transporting, staging, and organizing raw materials, work-in-process (WIP), and finished goods throughout the facility to support continuous production flow in a metal stamping environment. This role ensures accurate counts, timely movement of materials, and adherence to safety and quality requirements.


How You Will Help


Material Movement & Staging

• Transport raw materials, coils, components, and WIP to and from stamping presses and production areas.
• Stage materials based on daily production schedules and priority lists.
• Ensure materials are properly labeled, stored, and protected from damage.

Inventory & Documentation

• Maintain accurate counts of incoming, outgoing, and staged materials.
• Complete required paperwork or electronic transactions (scanning, tagging, inventory adjustments, etc.).
• Communicate material shortages, overages, or discrepancies to supervisors.

Production Support

• Remove scrap, empty bins, and deliver containers to appropriate collection points.
• Assist with coil changes, die setups, and material loading when required.
• Ensure parts and materials are available at the right place and time to prevent production delays.

Equipment Operation

• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, overhead cranes, and other material-handling equipment.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and report any issues immediately.
• Follow all plant safety protocols, load limits, and equipment rules.

Shipping & Receiving (as needed)

• Assist with unloading incoming deliveries and verifying counts.
• Help prepare outbound shipments, including palletizing, wrapping, and labeling.
• Coordinate with the Shipping/Receiving team to maintain organized dock and warehouse areas.

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all OSHA, plant safety, and material-handling procedures.
• Use required PPE (eye protection, gloves, steel-toed boots, etc.).
• Immediately report unsafe conditions, damaged materials, or near-miss incidents.
• Maintain clean and clutter-free work areas to support 5S and continuous improvement initiatives.
  
  

What You Will Bring


Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of material handling experience in a manufacturing or metal stamping environment preferred.
• Valid forklift certification or ability to obtain one.
• Ability to read work orders, production schedules, and material labels.
• Basic computer or scanner experience (inventory or ERP systems).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly lift and move up to 50 lbs.
• Stand, walk, push, pull, bend, and twist for extended periods.
• Work in environments with noise, heat, moving machinery, and metal surfaces.

Competencies

• Safety-focused mindset
• Time management
• Communication and teamwork
• Reliability and strong work ethic
• Ability to prioritize and adapt to changing production needs