Material Handler

JOB TITLE: Material Handler

DEPARTMENT: Shipping & Receiving

REPORTS TO: Department Supervisor

POSTING DATES: 1/8/26 – 1/14/26

SUMMARY: The Material Handler is responsible for assisting in distribution as well as the processing of parts within the organization. This role ensures timely movement of materials, accurate inventory control, and effective communication with all departments to support production needs. The Material Handler performs tasks related to loading, unloading, storing, and distributing materials throughout the facility. This includes maintaining accurate documentation, monitoring inventory levels, and operating material-handling equipment safely and efficiently. The position plays a key role in supporting production flow and ensuring parts availability for manufacturing operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE:

· Safety: Follow all safety protocols and maintain a clean, organized work area.

· Receiving & Put-Away: Receive, unload, and put away all inbound materials and any materials created in-house.

· Material Handling: Load and unload items in warehouse and storage areas; move materials to designated locations. Respond to requests for parts in a timely manner.

· Inventory Control: Identify, label, and place materials in stock; record locations using PDM and Industrios.

· Order Fulfillment: Locate and verify materials listed on production orders; deliver to appropriate departments.

· Stock Management: Maintain minimum quantities of parts throughout departments; work closely with operators to ensure adequate stock.

· Equipment Maintenance: Perform pre-use inspections and minor repairs on material-handling equipment.

· Documentation: Complete accurate paperwork and system entries for all material transactions.

· Collaboration: Communicate effectively with all departments to support production schedules.

· Disciplined & Organized: Create and maintain organization of all inventories throughout facility and operation.

· Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve tracking and flow of materials, reduction of movements, elimination of lost parts or materials.

· Team support: Support team members fulfilling duties as needed.

· Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

· Certificates, licenses and registrations required: Forklift, Overhead crane and other yard equipment.

· Basic computer skills

· Knowledge of MS Excel

· ERP/MRP/WMS experience preferred

COMPETENCIES:

· Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

· Adherence to Company Polices - Follows rules and sets a good example by consistently adhering to appropriate work guidelines; follows organizational plans and guidelines so that objectives can be accomplished.

· Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

· Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

· Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.

· Job Knowledge - Demonstrates a basic understanding off all job knowledge skills, procedures and processes; knows resources to seek guidance for clarification as needed.

· Productivity - Manages workload efficiently to meet goals & objectives

· Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

· Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

· Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

· Frequently required to stand, walk, & sit

· Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity

· Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl

· Frequently required to talk or hear

· Frequently work near moving mechanical parts

· Occasionally work in high, precarious places

· Occasionally work around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals

· Frequently exposure to outside weather conditions

· While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

· The employee must occasionally lift and /or move up to 35 pounds

· Specific vision abilities required by this job include: Close vision; Distance vision; Color vision; Peripheral vision; Depth perception and ability to adjust focus

· Specialized equipment, machines, or vehicles used: Forklift, overhead crane, frontend loader, Skid loader, and shag truck.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:

• This is a full-time position.
• Days and hours of work are Monday through Thursday 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Fridays 6:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Saturdays as needed from 6:00 a.m. to noon.

TRAVEL:

Local travel may be required at times.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Safety equipment provided
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person